Riyadh King Khalid International Airport

By David Casey
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Saudi Arabian LCC Flyadeal will begin its first scheduled routes to South Asia in February.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air France-KLM is set to enhance its presence in Saudi Arabia with new services and a fresh partnership with fellow SkyTeam alliance member Saudia.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
There’s a new sense of growth and ambition across Middle East airports.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic will launch its first flights to Saudi Arabia next summer, as well as returning to Ghana after a 12-year absence.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The three carriers are seeking out new markets overseas.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines has scheduled the launch of a second route to Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The Gulf region restores its standing as a global air connector.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
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.
Airports & Networks

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

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator is overseeing massive industry growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Maldives-based startup Beond has expanded its route network at the same time as showcasing its first all-business-class aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The planned additions come after the Saudi carrier grew seat capacity by 46% in 2022.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Flights will be offered from both Riyadh and Dammam.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The Hungarian carrier will open 12 new routes from the southern European country.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The Indian carrier is adding one route to the Middle East and dialing up frequencies on two existing services to the region.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airline is currently the second largest provider of low-cost flights from the airport behind Ryanair.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Hungarian ULCC plans to significantly expand its presence in the country from December.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The launch follows the introduction of new routes to Barcelona and Zurich.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The oneworld alliance member plans to suspend some routes to destinations not involved in the tournament.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The routes are being made possible thanks to a new incentive scheme launched by Saudi Arabia’s government.
Airports & Networks