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The three carriers are seeking out new markets overseas.

Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines has scheduled the launch of a second route to Saudi Arabia.

The Gulf region restores its standing as a global air connector.

Saudi Arabia in June 2023 added the European Union to its e-visa system, a move LOT says helped drive the decision to start the Warsaw Chopin-Riyadh route.

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator is overseeing massive industry growth.

Maldives-based startup Beond has expanded its route network at the same time as showcasing its first all-business-class aircraft.

New Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Riyadh Air will not be offering a first-class cabin—a move atypical to other airlines in the Gulf region.

daa International, a subsidiary of daa – the Irish airport management company – has been chosen to operate the new terminal at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh. The multi-million euro contract will see daa International manage and operate the new Terminal 5 facility.

Saudi Arabia’s continued economic diversification, growth of the private sector and increasing popularity as a destination for the Middle East MICE industry is directly translating into increased demand for business travel within the region and Emirates Airline and Qatar Airways aim to be well-positioned to boost their positions in this market.

flynas will introduce a five times weekly link between King Khalid International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport from December 16, 2015, complementing the existing 13 weekly flights already offered by Etihad on the route, providing greater choice and flexibility for passengers travelling from Saudi Arabia, the UAE or beyond.

According to its latest schedule update, Saudia will place the 787-9 into passenger operation from February 1, 2016 with its first scheduled flight due to operate as ‘SV1020’ between Jeddah and Riyadh. The type will be used on various frequencies on this route as well as between Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, while links from both Jeddah (daily on the SV588/589 rotation until February 29, 2016) and Riyadh (various frequencies) to Dubai will commence the same day.

Al Qahtani Group (linked to Gulf Air) and Qatar Airways were both selected in late 2012 to bring new competition into the Saudi Arabian domestic market as part of a series of reforms. Both have been working with the local regulator to establish their respective businesses, Saudi Gulf Airlines and Al Maha Airways, but despite an initial suggestion these carriers would take-off by the end of 2013, we are still awaiting their arrival into the local skies.

Saudi Arabian national carrier Saudia is to launch non-stop flights to Spain from the start of the 2013/2014 northern winter schedules at the end of

As low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air accepted delivery of the most-densely configured Airbus A330-300 in Toulouse, France this past week, it emerged

United Arab Emirates (UAE) airport operator, Dubai Airports has confirmed that Dubai World Central will open its doors to passengers for the first

Saudi Arabian national carrier Saudia has revealed it will launch flights to Toronto in Canada and Los Angeles in the US over the coming two years as

SriLankan Airlines will this month boost the frequency of its flights between Colombo and Riyadh to meet increasing outbound demand from Saudi Arabia

As per 14NOV12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Saudia further revises planned Italy operation from late-January 2013. Planned 4th weekly flight