Dhaka, May 26 -- Budget travel is on the rise in the UAE and across the Middle East, driven by the rapid expansion of low-cost carriers (LCCs).

According to global aviation consultancy OAG, LCCs accounted for 29pc of the region's airline capacity in 2024-more than double their 13pc share in 2014.

"As expected, the majority of each of the main LCC's capacity is focused on operating within the Middle East region, but as each carrier has evolved, so too have their networks and Africa represents an important market," said OAG.

A large population of budget-conscious travellers from Asia and Africa in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is driving the demand for low-cost travel in the region. Among the other non-GCC countries, budget travel i...