INFORMATIONALMar 12, 2024Airline Operations During Ramadan: A Deeper Look at In-Flight Accommodations for Fasting PassengersWith the beginning of the month of Ramadan, airlines provide passengers with the means to observe tradition, even if they are not on the ground. However, upholding fasting and prayer traditions can be challenging when scheduling a flight, especially with changing time zones and the sun setting at different times than in the passenger's departure country. Here's what you need to know if you are flying during Ramadan.Read More →
NEWSMar 07, 2024Bird Strike Damages Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at London-HeathrowA Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was involved in a bird-strike incident on March 3. There are no reports of injuries other than the bird itself.Read More →
NEWSSep 15, 2023Tired of Waiting for Your Luggage? This Airport Will Take It Straight to Your HotelAre you tired of spending a long time waiting for your luggage at baggage claim? And dealing with problems such as someone else accidentally taking your suitcase? Well this airport under construction in Saudi Arabia will take your luggage straight to your hotel. Once complete, it will be the world's first airport to handle luggage like this.Read More →
NEWSAug 15, 2023Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air Becomes Sponsor of Atlético de MadridRiyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's newly launched secondary flag carrier, has signed a sponsorship deal with Spanish football team Atlético de Madrid. The multi-year partnership will see Riyadh Air become the team's main sponsor and official airline partner. This is the first sports sponsorship deal Riyadh Air has announced since launching in March.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2023Aviation Hubs in The UAE and Saudi Arabia to Fuel Recovery of Middle Eastern Aviation MarketAviation hubs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to play a major role in the Middle East reaching pre-pandemic levels of passenger traffic. Airports in cities such as Dubai and Riyadh have been seeing strong results in recent months.Read More →
NEWSMay 08, 2023Turkish Airlines Expands Stopover Program, Highlights UEFA Champions League PartnershipTurkish Airlines announced multiple new initiatives at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 conference in Dubai. The airline is adding new routes, a stopover program, sponsorship with the UEFA Champions League, and established new corporate goals.Read More →
NEWSApr 16, 2023Khartoum Shootings: SkyUp Airlines and Saudia Release StatementsThe paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan claimed that they had gained control over the Khartoum International Airport while clashes broke out with the army. Many civilians have been hurt, including damage caused to aircraft.Read More →
NEWSApr 10, 2023Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air to Add More Competition to the Gulf Airline MarketSaudi Arabia's Riyadh Air is expected to add more competition to a highly competitive market in the Middle East. The country is hoping that the airline will compete against the likes of Qatar Airways and Emirates.Read More →
