Riyadh will launch a major terminal transformation at King Khalid International Airport in Q1 2026, boosting capacity
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Saudi Arabia’s best and worst-ranked airlines revealed in latest GACA complaint index
Saudi Arabia recorded 1,620 aviation complaints in October 2025, with flynas leading airline ranking and Jeddah among major airports
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Saudi Arabia launches first direct Europe–Red Sea flight
Saudi Arabia welcomes its first direct European flight to Red Sea International Airport from Milan, boosting luxury tourism
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Saudi Arabia to fast-track electric air taxi rollout under new GACA–Joby agreement
Saudi Arabia signs an MoU with Joby Aviation to fast-track electric air taxis, using FAA standards to lead advanced air mobility
Aviation
Saudi flights: Etihad and Qatar Airways expand in Kingdom with new Medina and Hail routes
Etihad launches Abu Dhabi–Medina flights and Qatar Airways adds Hail, expanding UAE–Qatar air connectivity across Saudi Arabia
Aviation
Saudi aviation soars to 103m passengers and 170 destinations
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector hits record 103m passengers and 170 destinations, driving Vision 2030 goals and expanding air connectivity
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Saudi Arabia’s most punctual airports and airlines revealed
Saudi Arabia’s GACA report names Riyadh, Dammam and AlUla among the most punctual airports, as flyadeal leads airlines for punctuality
Aviation
Saudia launches first fully internet-enabled flight with free high-speed WiFi for all passengers
Saudia Airlines launches its first fully internet-enabled flight with free WiFi reaching 300 Mbps, marking major digital transformation
GACA
Saudi Arabia’s best and worst airlines revealed in new GACA complaint index
Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator ranked airlines and airports by passenger complaints in September, flyadeal and Riyadh Airport on top
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Riyadh Air to begin daily London Heathrow flights from October 26
Riyadh Air will begin daily flights to London Heathrow on October 26, 2025, and launch ‘Sfeer’, a new loyalty program offering early benefits for members
GACA
Saudia tops GACA airline ranking for handling passenger complaints
Saudia ranked first in GACA’s index for handling passenger complaints, achieving a 98 per cent resolution ahead of Flynas and Flyadeal
Aviation
AlUla and Riyadh airports named Saudi Arabia’s most punctual in August 2025
Saudi GACA report shows Riyadh, Dammam, Tabuk, AlUla and Al-Baha airports ranked highest for punctuality in August 2025, with strong airline results
Coffee
Riyadh Air to serve premium Saudi coffee, dates and ‘cola’ on flights
Riyadh Air announces partnership with leading Saudi brands for premium flavours in the skies
Aviation
Saudi Arabia grants VistaJet license for domestic private flights
Saudi Arabia’s GACA grants VistaJet the first foreign operator certificate for private domestic flights, a milestone in Vision 2030 aviation goals
Aviation
Saudi Arabia’s Second Airports Cluster sees 10 per cent passenger growth and 43 per cent cargo surge in H1 2025
International and domestic passenger traffic in Saudi Arabia surpassed 8.6m, while air cargo rose 43 per cent and new seasonal routes boosted connectivity
Red Sea International
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport now handling domestic and international flights
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport will welcome one million guests annually by 2030
Aviation
Saudia Airlines transports 17.5m passengers in H1 2025 with world-leading on-time performance
Saudia achieved a 7.2 per cent increase in passenger numbers and ranked first globally for punctuality in March and June 2025
