Air fares cut during Ramadan

The approaching Ramadan holy month is persuading airlines to slash ticket prices to stimulate demand during a traditionally quiet travel period.

During a time when many UAE residents stay home to observe the religious period with family, airlines are enticing travellers to visit destinations such as Egypt, Cyprus and England.

"Ramadan is traditionally a quieter travel period, which means there are still some great deals to be had," said a spokeswoman for flydubai, the budget airline.

This year it has promised special deals across its network of 38 destinations in the GCC, Middle East, North Africa, Indian sub-continent and Asia.