Saudi Arabian Airlines Archives

A Saudi Arabian Airlines flight was forced to return to the King Abdul Aziz International Airport.

Jeddah

Jeddah flight returns after mother leaves baby in airport terminal

by Sam BridgeTue 12 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Saudi Arabian Airlines flight is forced to return to the King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah

Saudia currently flies to 95 destinations around the world using a fleet of more than 160 aircraft.

Airbus A320

Saudia to fly to Athens and Marrakesh from June

by Bernd Debusmann JrTue 5 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Saudi Arabian Airlines is returning to Athens more than a decade after it discontinued services there in 2008

Emirates are among the Gulf-based airlines to cancel flights to Pakistan.

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Gulf airlines cancel Pakistan flights as tensions grow

by Sam BridgeWed 27 Feb 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan calls for talks with India to defuse the conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals

While flyadeal has been operating new Airbus A320s, the airline says it has selected the 737 MAX for the future.

Aviation

Saudi carrier flyadeal inks new $5.9bn planes deal

by Sam BridgeFri 21 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal commits to ordering 30 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes with options for 20 more

Saudia launched its first direct flight to Erbil in Iraq yesterday, its second destination in the country after it began operating on the route between Jeddah and Baghdad last year.

Airbus A320

Saudia adds second destination in Iraq

by Shayan ShakeelTue 2 Oct 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

After launching flights to Erbil on Monday, Saudi Arabian Airlines looks to announce more routes in the country

Widebody flights from the UAE and Saudi Arabia could soon land at India’s Calicut International Airport after the country’s civil aviation authority granted approvals toward the resumption of Boing 777 and Airbus A330 flights on the airport’s runway.

Airbus A330

Key Indian airport to allow widebody flights from UAE, Saudi Arabia

by Shayan ShakeelWed 19 Sep 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Calicut airport in Kerala in India had banned widebody flights after a 2015 court inquiry into an Air India Express Boeing 737 that crashed in nearby Mangaluru in 2010

Saudia is the first airline in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia to introduce a complimentary social media messaging plan on-board flights.

Aviation

Saudia launches in-flight ‘social messaging’ plans

by Staff writerTue 18 Sep 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Customers will now be able to access iMessages and Facebook Messenger in addition to Whatsapp

Dr. Jan Charmaine pictured with the mother and baby alongside crew members on the flight to Manila.

Aster DM Healthcare

Baby delivered on board Saudi Arabia-Philippines flight

by Bernd Debusmann JrMon 17 Sep 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

A similar incident occurred on a Saudia flight between Jeddah and Cairo

Garuda passengers will now be able to fly to domestic destinations offered by Saudia, including Riyadh, Dammam, Al-Qasim and Tubuk, as well as its further international flights to destinations in Morocco, Turkey, Bahrain, Spain.

Aviation

Saudia, Garuda Indonesia expand codeshare agreement

by Bernd Debusmann JrMon 3 Sep 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

The expanded partnership includes flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth for Saudia passengers

Saudia informed its guests of flight delays across the network due to “unforeseen system issues”, adding that it is taking all necessary measures to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

Haj

Saudia flights affected by system failure ahead of Hajj

by Staff Writer Wed 15 Aug 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Saudia said it is taking all necessary measures to resolve the matter as quickly as possible, as millions head to the kingdom

Saudia said on Twitter that travellers to and from Canada will not be charged cancellation or booking readjustment fees by the airline.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

State airline Saudia suspends Toronto flights

by Staff Writer Tue 7 Aug 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

The move is the latest in a series of measures Saudi Arabia has taken since its diplomatic row with Canada

Boeing

Saudia may place order for Boeing widebody aircraft at Farnborough

by Staff Writer Wed 4 Jul 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Airline is undergoing a transformation and is looking to commence hub operations from Jeddah next year

According to Saudia, the move comes after a following a previous free Whatsapp package launched on domestic flights and several international routes in May.

Aviation

Saudia offers free WhatsApp data package on domestic, international flights

by Staff Writer Sun 3 Jun 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Saudi Arabian Airlines move comes after an initial roll-out on domestic flights in May

Aviation

Saudia flight makes emergency landing at Jeddah airport

by Staff Writer Tue 22 May 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Flight SV3818 Medinah to Dhaka suffered technical issues during the early stages of the flight

Aviation

Saudia flight forced to return to Jeddah after tailstrike

by Staff Writer Wed 13 Dec 2017Thu 7 Oct 2021

Inspection did not record any major hull damage and the aircraft returned to service after 22 hours

Aviation

Saudi airline expands Wi-Fi offering to 47 destinations

by Staff Writer Thu 16 Nov 2017Thu 7 Oct 2021

Saudi Arabian Airlines says 6 routes offer free Wi-Fi for first 20 minutes

Aviation

Boeing sees strong potential in Saudi Arabia for new ‘797’ mid-range jet

by Staff Writer Sun 12 Nov 2017Thu 7 Oct 2021

New jet aimed at bridging the gap between Boeing’s biggest single-aisle jet and its smallest wide-body offering