Delta Air Lines has pushed back its Saudi Arabia debut to March 2027 after deadly attacks on Riyadh's main airport, as other carriers extend flight suspensions.
Saudi Arabia's aviation regulator has extended the closure of Riyadh airport after it was hit again by fatal Houthi strikes while Damman airport was also struck.
Houthi missile strikes killed three at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, disrupting flights and prompting some foreign airlines to suspend services.
The Houthi militia in Yemen is claiming responsibility for striking King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a missile for the second time this week.
Riyadh Air and Saudia have begun rolling out the first phase of a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a step toward closer integration of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector.
Flynas is building a $53 million training center in Riyadh to train 700 crew daily, boosting in-house capabilities and supporting Saudi aviation sector growth.
Riyadh Air has secured slots for 15 destinations from Riyadh during the northern summer 2026 season, offering the clearest indication yet of the Saudi startup’s potential launch network as it works toward full commercial operations.
As development advances on Riyadh's massive King Salman International Airport (KSIA), Saudi Arabia says work is set to begin on a new passenger terminal there designed to handle up to 40 million travelers annually.
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Saudi Arabia's Flyadeal is set to expand its footprint in one of the kingdom's largest international markets with the launch of four new routes to Pakistan in August.
AirAsia parent Capital A has identified Saudi Arabia as a “top priority market” for expansion, beginning with new routes from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh and Dammam.
