Saudia adds Tokyo to network with new direct Riyadh flights
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Tokyo in partnership with the Air Connectivity Programme (ACP) and the Saudi Tourism Authority. The new service will begin in November 2026, operating three weekly flights.
Emirates adds four weekly Accra flights
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Emirates has strengthened its presence in Ghana with the launch of four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Accra, increasing its schedule to 11 services a week.
Jazeera launches third destination in Syria with flights to Deir Ezzor
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights to Deir Ezzor, Syria, building on a year of rapid network expansion across the country and reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing airline serving the Kuwait-Syria market.
flynas to start direct flights between Riyadh, Aleppo
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
flynas will launch twice-weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Aleppo from August 1, expanding its regional network, improving Saudi Arabia-Syria air connectivity, and supporting tourism.
Abha Airport sets record with over 130 flights in a single day
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Abha International Airport set a new operational record on 5 July, handling more than 130 flights in one day. The milestone included 117 domestic and 15 international flights, marking its highest-ever daily traffic volume.
Riyadh Air launches ticket sales for daily Mumbai-Riyadh flights
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for its first India route, launching daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights between Mumbai and Riyadh from August 4, 2026, linking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with King Khalid International Airport.
Tabuk welcomes new weekly Sochi direct service
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, operated by Cluster2 Airports, has welcomed its first 2026 seasonal direct flight from Sochi, Russia, operated by Azimuth Airlines, boosting weekly international connectivity and expanding the airport’s route network.
Jazeera Airways expands Damascus service with fourth daily flight
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
Jazeera Airways has marked one year since resuming flights to Damascus by increasing its service to four daily flights from July 14, 2026, responding to sustained demand from leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travellers.
SalamAir adds new route to Sylhet, Bangladesh
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced a new direct service between Muscat and Sylhet (ZYL), Bangladesh, starting in September 2026. The route will operate three weekly flights, enhancing air connectivity between Oman and Bangladesh.
Najran Airport records 13,000 flights, 1.7m passengers
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Najran International Airport in Saudi Arabia handled around 1.7 million passengers and more than 13,000 flights from the start of 2025 through the end of Q1 2026, reflecting steady operational growth.
Riyadh Air adds Malaga, Kuala Lumpur to its growing network
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has announced the addition of two new destinations to its growing network, launching ticket sales for flights linking Riyadh with Málaga (Spain) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
Dubai airport receives first flight from Tehran since February
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
A commercial passenger flight from Tehran landed at Dubai International Airport on Monday, marking the first direct air service between the Iranian capital and the UAE's busiest airport since flights were suspended during the recent Iran-Israel conflict.
Etihad launches debut flight to Dhaka from Abu Dhabi
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways has announced the launch of its inaugural flight to Dhaka, operating a sold-out B777 to the capital of Bangladesh from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The new service operates four times a week on a Boeing 777 aircraft.
Gulf Air celebrates the launch of seasonal flights to El Alamein
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the launch of its seasonal flights to El Alamein, Egypt, further strengthening air connectivity between the kingdom and Egypt. El Alamein is one of Gulf Air’s summer tourist hubs along with top European hotspots Geneva, Malaga, and Nice.
flydubai touches down in Benghazi, Libya
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its service to Benghazi in Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN).
Riyadh Air wins US approval to launch flights
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has secured approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate flights to and from the United States, marking a major milestone in the airline's international expansion plans.
Etihad enters its biggest summer yet with 10% more capacity, 300 daily flights
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Etihad Airways is entering its largest summer season ever, operating more than 300 daily flights, carrying near-record passenger loads and launching or returning nine destinations within days as demand for travel to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to accelerate, the Abu Dhabi-based airline said.
Kuwait Airways adds two weekly Zurich flights to summer schedule
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Kuwait Airways announced the launch of its first commercial flights to Zurich, Switzerland, with two weekly flights operating on Fridays and Sundays as part of its summer schedule.
Etihad introduces direct flights to Krakow, Palma de Mallorca
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes this June, adding services to Kraków, Poland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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.