Riyadh Air launches inaugural flight to London Heathrow
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural flight, RX401, from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.
Qatar Airways sees strong demand recovery despite Strait disruptions, says CEO
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Qatar Airways is experiencing a stronger-than-expected rebound in passenger demand despite ongoing disruptions caused by the Iran conflict and concerns over jet fuel supplies, the airline's chief executive said during the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Brazil.
Air Canada's Budapest–Toronto flight back
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Air Canada has launched its Budapest-Toronto flight, which will operate five times a week during the peak season - on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - from the Hungarian capital to the Canadian metropolis, until the end of October.
Qatar Airways boosts Dubai flights to five daily
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and UAE by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services.
Passenger traffic in European airports down slightly in April
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Passenger traffic across European airports fell in April for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery began five years ago, driven by escalating disruptions and conflicts in the Middle East.
Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumes operations
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumed operations on Monday, receiving and operating flights from international airlines as part of a phased reopening plan.
Jazeera Airways relaunches direct flights to Budapest
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, announced the relaunch of direct flights between Kuwait and Budapest, Hungary on the sidelines of the UEFA Champions League final match in Budapest.
Middle East international air passenger demand down 48.1% in April
Thu, 28 May 2026
Total global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 3.4% in April this year, compared to April 2025, data from International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
Air Arabia Egypt launches direct Alexandria, Amman flights
Mon, 25 May 2026
Air Arabia Egypt will launch non-stop flights between Alexandria and Amman starting June 15, 2026, connecting Borg Al Arab Airport and Amman Airport with four weekly flights, offering affordable, convenient travel between Egypt and Jordan.
Etihad launches flights to Salalah, Oman
Thu, 21 May 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to Salalah, introducing a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Oman's southern coastal city.
Jazeera Airways resumes direct flights to Aleppo from June 25
Wed, 20 May 2026
Jazeera Airways announced the resumption of direct flights to Aleppo, Syria, following the gradual restoration it’s direct operations from T5 at Kuwait International Airport. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Aleppo starting June 25.
Etihad Airways increases A380 services to Paris, expands to three daily flights
Tue, 19 May 2026
Etihad Airways will increase Airbus A380 services to Paris Charles de Gaulle to double-daily from July 1, expanding total flights to three daily and offering enhanced connectivity with A380 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Qatar Airways adds new African flights, resumes key routes
Tue, 19 May 2026
Qatar Airways will expand its African network from June 2026, resuming flights to Seychelles and Kigali, launching daily Marrakesh services, and introducing three weekly flights to Port Sudan, enhancing regional connectivity across Africa and the Middle East.
Flyadeal plans flights to India’s Hyderabad from July 1
Tue, 19 May 2026
Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline and part of the Saudia Group, has announced the launch of scheduled services to India with daily flights between Riyadh and Hyderabad beginning July 1, 2026.
Qatar Airways resumes Helsinki, Tokyo Haneda routes
Tue, 12 May 2026
Qatar Airways is expanding its services across international markets, and is resuming flights operations to Helsinki, Finland, and to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from July 15.
Qatar Airways announces Caracas, Bogotá operations starting July 2026
Tue, 12 May 2026
Qatar Airways has affirmed its expansion in the Americas with the launch of new flight operations to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, commencing from July 22, 2026.
Royal Jordanian launches direct Dallas route with four weekly flights
Sun, 10 May 2026
Royal Jordanian launched direct Amman–Dallas flights from May 10, operating four weekly Boeing Dreamliner services. Dallas becomes the airline’s fifth US destination, joining Washington, Chicago, New York and Detroit, strengthening connectivity between the Middle East and North America.
German airports warn fuel costs may cut millions of flights
Sun, 10 May 2026
German Airports Association warned rising kerosene prices and supply shortages could trigger millions of flight cancellations, higher fares, reduced airport capacity, and fewer routes, with up to 20 million passengers potentially affected in 2026.
Oman Air, Alwan Travel & Tourism launch summer charter flights to Hanoi
Wed, 06 May 2026
Oman Air and Alwan Travel launch a weekly Muscat–Hanoi charter from July 14 to August 4, 2026, offering 7-night packages with 5-star hotels, transfers, and guided tours to Vietnam’s top landmarks.
flydubai operates 3,800 flights in March, posts high net promoter score
Tue, 05 May 2026
flydubai reported strong customer confidence in UAE aviation despite regional airspace disruptions. The airline operated over 3,800 flights in March and achieved an Excellent Net Promoter Score (NPS) , nearly double previous levels.
Red Sea Global adds 32 extra flights for Eid Al-Adha travel surge
Mon, 04 May 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG) is expanding access to The Red Sea destination for Eid Al-Adha by adding 32 extra flights between May 21–31 to meet rising holiday demand.