Riyadh Air adds Malaga, Kuala Lumpur to its growing network
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has announced the addition of two new destinations to its growing network, launching ticket sales for flights linking Riyadh with Málaga (Spain) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
Dubai airport receives first flight from Tehran since February
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
A commercial passenger flight from Tehran landed at Dubai International Airport on Monday, marking the first direct air service between the Iranian capital and the UAE's busiest airport since flights were suspended during the recent Iran-Israel conflict.
Etihad launches debut flight to Dhaka from Abu Dhabi
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways has announced the launch of its inaugural flight to Dhaka, operating a sold-out B777 to the capital of Bangladesh from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The new service operates four times a week on a Boeing 777 aircraft.
Gulf Air celebrates the launch of seasonal flights to El Alamein
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the launch of its seasonal flights to El Alamein, Egypt, further strengthening air connectivity between the kingdom and Egypt. El Alamein is one of Gulf Air’s summer tourist hubs along with top European hotspots Geneva, Malaga, and Nice.
flydubai touches down in Benghazi, Libya
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its service to Benghazi in Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN).
Riyadh Air wins US approval to launch flights
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has secured approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate flights to and from the United States, marking a major milestone in the airline's international expansion plans.
Etihad enters its biggest summer yet with 10% more capacity, 300 daily flights
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Etihad Airways is entering its largest summer season ever, operating more than 300 daily flights, carrying near-record passenger loads and launching or returning nine destinations within days as demand for travel to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to accelerate, the Abu Dhabi-based airline said.
Kuwait Airways adds two weekly Zurich flights to summer schedule
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Kuwait Airways announced the launch of its first commercial flights to Zurich, Switzerland, with two weekly flights operating on Fridays and Sundays as part of its summer schedule.
Etihad introduces direct flights to Krakow, Palma de Mallorca
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes this June, adding services to Kraków, Poland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Riyadh Air launches inaugural flight to London Heathrow
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural flight, RX401, from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.
Qatar Airways sees strong demand recovery despite Strait disruptions, says CEO
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Qatar Airways is experiencing a stronger-than-expected rebound in passenger demand despite ongoing disruptions caused by the Iran conflict and concerns over jet fuel supplies, the airline's chief executive said during the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Brazil.
Air Canada's Budapest–Toronto flight back
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Air Canada has launched its Budapest-Toronto flight, which will operate five times a week during the peak season - on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - from the Hungarian capital to the Canadian metropolis, until the end of October.
Qatar Airways boosts Dubai flights to five daily
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and UAE by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services.
Passenger traffic in European airports down slightly in April
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Passenger traffic across European airports fell in April for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery began five years ago, driven by escalating disruptions and conflicts in the Middle East.
Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumes operations
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumed operations on Monday, receiving and operating flights from international airlines as part of a phased reopening plan.
Jazeera Airways relaunches direct flights to Budapest
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, announced the relaunch of direct flights between Kuwait and Budapest, Hungary on the sidelines of the UEFA Champions League final match in Budapest.
Middle East international air passenger demand down 48.1% in April
Thu, 28 May 2026
Total global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 3.4% in April this year, compared to April 2025, data from International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
Air Arabia Egypt launches direct Alexandria, Amman flights
Mon, 25 May 2026
Air Arabia Egypt will launch non-stop flights between Alexandria and Amman starting June 15, 2026, connecting Borg Al Arab Airport and Amman Airport with four weekly flights, offering affordable, convenient travel between Egypt and Jordan.
Etihad launches flights to Salalah, Oman
Thu, 21 May 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to Salalah, introducing a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Oman's southern coastal city.
Jazeera Airways resumes direct flights to Aleppo from June 25
Wed, 20 May 2026
Jazeera Airways announced the resumption of direct flights to Aleppo, Syria, following the gradual restoration it’s direct operations from T5 at Kuwait International Airport. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Aleppo starting June 25.
Etihad Airways increases A380 services to Paris, expands to three daily flights
Tue, 19 May 2026
Etihad Airways will increase Airbus A380 services to Paris Charles de Gaulle to double-daily from July 1, expanding total flights to three daily and offering enhanced connectivity with A380 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft.