Air travel has always been dependent upon the oil industry to some degree—no fuel equals no flying, after all—but rarely have the fate and future development of the two industries been as closely tied as they are today. Spikes in fuel prices have driven some airlines into the ground, financially crippling others. Conversely, oil wealth has helped build the new aviation empires of the Middle East, including emerging industry leaders like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. For business travelers, the synergies between the air and energy industries help dictate the destinations that airlines serve. “Dammam is a major center...
Flying the Turbulent Skies
These are dark days for U.S. airlines. Record-high fuel prices have put unprecedented financial pressure on carriers just starting to recover from years of losses. Flight delays are worse than ever, and passengers... more
Arabian Flights
The last few years have seen the Middle East as one of the fastest growing tourist destinations worldwide. As unlikely a scenario as it might have seemed 20 years ago, locations such as... more
Free Spirit
It takes about five seconds to fall in love with Odessa. The warm sea breeze makes you more relaxed, the imperial architecture makes you stop in awe, and friendly crowds are eager to... more
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