Riyadh King Khalid International Airport

The LCC is looking at aircraft for flights into Southeast Asia or India to accommodate the large volumes of low-yield migrant labor traffic into Saudi Arabia.

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.

Executives emphasized continued growth in the region, highlighting Dubai’s evolution from being solely a connection hub to also serving as a destination point.

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.

The planned additions come after the Saudi carrier grew seat capacity by 46% in 2022.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in January, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

Flights will be offered from both Riyadh and Dammam.

The Hungarian carrier will open 12 new routes from the southern European country.

The Indian carrier is adding one route to the Middle East and dialing up frequencies on two existing services to the region.

The airline is currently the second largest provider of low-cost flights from the airport behind Ryanair.

The Hungarian ULCC plans to significantly expand its presence in the country from December.

The launch follows the introduction of new routes to Barcelona and Zurich.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in August, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

The oneworld alliance member plans to suspend some routes to destinations not involved in the tournament.

The routes are being made possible thanks to a new incentive scheme launched by Saudi Arabia’s government.

The carrier’s flights on the route will be operated with a Boeing 737 aircraft.

Con Korfiatis believes the market is still “very immature” from a low-cost perspective.

The LCC is also resuming and commencing a slew of domestic routes.

Saudi Arabian carrier flynas is adding another European point to its expanding international network.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in February 2022, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.