Air India and Saudia have signed a new codeshare agreement that will take effect in February 2026, strengthening air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia while expanding onward travel options across both networks.
Etihad Airways has expanded its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Medina, reinforcing its growing regional network and commitment to serving religious, business, and leisure travelers. The first flight, operated earlier this week, departed fully booked, underlining strong market demand for the new route.
Air Astana Group has unveiled a broad expansion of its Middle East and Asian route networks for the autumn 2025 season, underscoring its dual-brand strategy through Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan. The move combines new routes, resumed services, and frequency increases from multiple hubs across Kazakhstan.
flyadeal is preparing to expand its all-Airbus narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, continuing its strategy of operating a young, fuel-efficient fleet to support growth in the Saudi domestic and regional market. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 12715, will carry the registration HZ-FBP. Classified as an A320-251N, it will be powered by a pair…
Flyadeal is set to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo, marking another step in the airline’s steady growth and modernization strategy. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 12776, will carry the registration HZ-FBR once it officially joins the fleet. This unit is an A320-251N variant, equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, which are designed to deliver…
Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, has confirmed its entry into the Syrian market following the lifting of Western sanctions, marking a major milestone in regional air connectivity. The airline announced that it will launch new scheduled services to Damascus starting October 1, 2025, with routes connecting Jeddah and Riyadh directly to the Syrian capital.
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest privately held airline, has received its third Airbus A330-300, further strengthening its widebody fleet and international growth strategy. The aircraft, a 15-year-old unit registered UK33031, arrived in Tashkent on September 6. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and configured in a single-class economy layout with 358 seats, making it the largest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet.
British Airways has unveiled a significant expansion of its long-haul schedule for the summer 2026 season, reflecting a strong recovery in demand for leisure and business travel across key global markets. The airline is set to boost capacity from both London Heathrow and London Gatwick, with a particular focus on destinations in Asia, North America, and the Caribbean.
Lufthansa has announced the return of its nonstop service between Munich and Riyadh, commencing 26 October 2025. The route will operate three times a week, departing Munich at 21:45 and arriving in Riyadh at 04:50 local time the following day. The return flight departs Riyadh at 06:25, arriving back in Munich at 10:25, allowing passengers smooth onward connections across Lufthansa’s…
ITA Airways has announced a major expansion of its codeshare agreement with the Lufthansa Group, significantly enhancing connectivity to key intercontinental markets across Africa and Asia. The extended agreement, effective for travel from September 2, 2025, enables passengers of both airline groups to access a broader network of destinations via Rome Fiumicino, Frankfurt, Munich, and Brussels.
