Saudi GACA logs 2,033 airline complaints in March 2026
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) released its March 2026 classification index for airlines and airports based on passenger complaints, reporting a total of 2,033 complaints filed against airlines during the month.
flynas enhances safety with Airbus training agreement
Tue, 28 Apr 2026
flynas has signed an agreement with Airbus to adopt Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and the Airbus MATe Suite digital platform, becoming the first Saudi airline to implement these advanced training methods and enhance aviation safety and innovation.
flynas plans to transport 147,000 pilgrims for Hajj 2026
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
flynas announced its operational plan to transport over 147,000 pilgrims from 18 countries during Hajj 2026, supported by fleet expansion and increased operations across its bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah.
flynas to launch daily Riyadh–Qaisumah flights from April 20
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
flynas will launch daily direct flights between Riyadh’s King Khalid International and Qaisumah International Airport from April 20, expanding its domestic network in line with the airline’s growth strategy and national aviation objectives.
flynas tops global A320neo operational reliability: Airbus data
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
flynas, a Middle Eastern low-cost airline, announced its Airbus A320neo fleet achieved a six-month rolling operational reliability of 99.78% as of December 2025, surpassing global and regional benchmarks, topping Airbus’s A320neo averages.
flynas to launch daily Riyadh–Qaisumah flights April 20
Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Ffynas, a low-cost airline, will launch daily direct flights between Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and Qaisumah International Airport starting April 20.
flynas carries 15.8m passengers in 2025, expands global reach
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
flynas reported strong FY2025 results, carrying 15.8 million passengers (+7% YoY). The airline operated 71 aircraft across 156 routes to 80 destinations in 38 countries. In Q4, passengers rose 13% to 4.3 million and revenue reached SAR 1.8 billion ($480 million).
flynas boosts seat capacity 20pc, offers over 1.7m seats during Ramadan
Sun, 22 Feb 2026
flynas, a low-cost carrier, announced the availability of more than 1.7 million seats during Ramadan 2026, marking a 20% increase in seat capacity compared to the same period last year, across its domestic and international network.
flynas earns dual ISO Certifications for sustainability, quality
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, has achieved final certification for ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), in recognition from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
flynas advances net-zero goals with 161,000- tonne carbon reduction
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
flynas’ latest sustainability report highlights strong environmental and social progress aligned with Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s 2050 net-zero target. Over 18 months, the airline cut more than 161,000 tonnes of CO₂—equivalent to planting 6.44 million trees—through fuel efficiency, digital transformation, and sustainability initiatives.
flynas launches Dispatcher Cadet Programme to empower Saudi talent
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
flynas,a low-cost airline in Middle East, announced the launch of its Dispatcher Cadet Programme to empower ambitious Saudi nationals in the aviation industry. The programme spans 6 months, offering intensive, hands-on training tailored for candidates who already hold a Flight Dispatcher License, preparing them to work to the highest global operational standards in the aviation industry.
flynas, Syria Civil Aviation Authority to launch new airline
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Saudi Arabia-based flynas has signed an agreement with the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport to establish a new commercial airline under the name flynas Syria. Operations are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
flynas plans new route to Rabat
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, announced its plan to launch of a new air route to Rabat soon. flynas hosted a gala dinner in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, to mark three years of operating direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Over the past three years, flynas has transported more than 300,000 passengers between the two kingdoms.
flynas introduces “Find My View” for preferred seat selection
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, announced the launch of 'Find My View' service, reinventing the travel experience through giving passengers the ability to choose more than a seat number, but also their view, powered by AI.
flynas welcomes its latest Airbus A320neo aircraft to fleet
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
flynas has announced taking delivery of its 61st Airbus A320neo, the latest addition to its fleet and the first flynas aircraft equipped with next-generation cabin and passenger seats, designed to enhance passenger comfort and care in the low-cost aviation sector.
flynas launches new Abha operations base
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
flynas announced the establishment of a new operations base at Abha International Airport in cooperation with leading airports operator Cluster2 Company, becoming the first Saudi airline to operate flights from five different hubs across the Kingdom.
flynas celebrates launch of direct flights between Jeddah, Moscow
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
flynas celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Jeddah and Moscow, effective December 23. flynas will operate three weekly flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, becoming the first Saudi carrier to operate scheduled flights between the two cities.
flynas launches direct Jeddah-Entebbe flights
Tue, 23 Dec 2025
flynas has announced the launch of a new route between Jeddah and Entebbe in Uganda, as of March 24, 2026, further strengthening its international route in line with its growth and expansion plan.
flynas resumes direct flights between Riyadh- Antakya
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
flynas announced the resumption of its direct flights between Riyadh and the Turkish city of Antakya, the capital of Hatay province in southern Türkiye, starting from March 18, 2026.
flynas launches dedicated family check-in at Dammam Airport
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
flynas announced that is launching a dedicated "Kids & Family" check-in counter at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The "Kids and Family" check-in service features new, brightly branded counters designed to streamline the check-in process for passengers travelling with children, minimisng queue times and allowing families to begin their journey with ease.
flynas begins Dammam–Turaif direct service
Sun, 07 Dec 2025
flynas celebrated launching direct flights between Dammam and Turaif on December 4, adding a new domestic destination to flynas' ever-expanding network, in line with the company's expansion plan and the national objectives in the aviation sector.