flydubai, the low-cost airline based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is starting flights between Dubai and Doha, the capital of Qatar, twice daily from October 18, 2009.

  In line with its heightened focus on the Middle East region, Emirates has announced an additional 12 flights per week to major travel hubs in the region.

Qatar Airways has decided to suspend its flights between Nagpur in India and Doha, the capital of Qatar, from May 15, 2009.

  Qatar Airways, the flag-carrier airline of Qatar, has said it plans to launch new routes, extend existing services and add 11 aircraft to its fleet in 2009. The Doha-based carrier’s announcement comes even as airlines worldwide are struggling to survive amid economic recession.