{
  "id": 1161638,
  "title": "UAE summer flights: How to save money on high airfares and get more for your ticket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/uae-summer-flights-how-to-save-money-on-high-airfares-and-get-more",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-summer-flights-how-to-save-money-on-high-airfares-and-get-more-for-your-ticket-1.500641043"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Summer season can inflate airfares, but travelers in the UAE can still find ways to save money and maximize the value of their tickets. The article from Gulf News outlines several options to consider before purchasing a flight ticket. Students have access to special discounts from airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways, which offer up to 10% off fares, additional baggage allowance, and free date changes. Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines also provide student discounts and increased baggage allowance. Other airlines, such as Air India and IndiGo, offer discounted fares and extra baggage for eligible Indian students. General promotions, such as IndiGo's up to 20% off base fares and Air India Express's up to 20% off eligible network routes, can also help reduce costs. Before finalizing a booking, travelers should consider the total value of the fare, including baggage allowance, flexibility in date changes, and travel insurance benefits, rather than just focusing on the headline price.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Airfares can take a big bite out of the summer travel budget, but paying a high fare does not necessarily mean getting less for your money. UAE travellers can look at student discounts, promotional fares, free date changes, travel insurance and instalment options to reduce the cost or add value to an expensive ticket. Several…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE students can get up to 10% off fares with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways.",
    "Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer student discounts and increased baggage allowance.",
    "IndiGo and Air India provide discounted fares and extra baggage for eligible Indian students."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Travelers in the UAE can save money on high summer airfares by taking advantage of student discounts, general promotions, and considering the total value of the fare beyond just the headline price.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}