NEWSMay 19, 2026Three of Europe's Biggest Airlines Have Extended Their Middle East Suspensions, and the Restart Dates Are Further Away Than Many Passengers HopedThree of Europe's largest airline groups have simultaneously extended their Middle East flight suspensions, with British Airways pushing its restart further into summer, the Lufthansa Group holding off a return to Dubai until mid-September, and Air France emerging as the most optimistic of the three with planned resumptions beginning as early as late May. Read More →
NEWSMay 08, 2026Saudi Arabia's New Airline Just Applied to Fly to AmericaRiyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's second flag carrier and one of the most closely watched aviation startups in recent memory, filed a formal application with the United States Department of Transportation on May 5, 2026, seeking a foreign air carrier permit and exemption authority to operate scheduled and charter services between the Kingdom and the United States. Read More →
ROUTESDec 22, 2025Delta Sets Firm October 2026 Launch for Historic Atlanta–Riyadh A350 ServiceDelta Air Lines has officially locked in the launch date for its highly anticipated nonstop service to Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone as the first U.S. carrier to offer direct flights to the Kingdom's capital.
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ROUTESOct 30, 2025Delta to Launch Nonstop Flights to Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDelta Air Lines is breaking new ground with a non-stop Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia route, operations of which will commence in October 2026. The move is Delta's foray into the Middle East and banks on Saudi Arabia's growing travel and tourism ambitions.Read More →
ROUTESOct 11, 2025Riyadh Air to Launch Inaugural London-Heathrow Flight October 26Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabian national airline, will launch its first international flights to London’s Heathrow airport (LHR) starting 26th October. The first flights will be flown daily with one of the airline's Boeing 787-9 aircraft, Jamila, which is currently designated as a technical spare. Read More →
NEWSOct 02, 2024Delta Launches Expanded Codeshare with SaudiaDelta Air Lines and Saudia, two large members of the SkyTeam alliance, have announced an expanded codeshare agreement that is set to expand connection possibilities.
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STORIESMar 15, 2024Catching Fire After Takeoff and No Evacuation: Saudia Flight 163On August 19, 1980, Saudia Flight 163 took off from Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia. What seemed like a normal flight started taking a turn for the worst when the crew received warnings of smoke from the cargo compartment. The flight crew declared an emergency and returned to Riyadh, landing 28 minutes after takeoff.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSJan 08, 20245 African and Middle Eastern Cities You Must Visit in 2024There are many great places to explore in Africa and the Middle East. While I wish to travel all of them, here is a list of my top favorite destinations I've enjoyed experiencing. Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 07, 2023A Deeper Look at Saudia's Plans for Religious and Leisure Tourism Saudia has announced several expansion initiatives in recent weeks. Saudi Arabia's state-owned flag carrier plans to expand its operations in anticipation of large tourism demand in the coming years. Saudi Arabia aims to attract 150 million annual visitors by 2030 as part of its Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy. The country seeks to reduce its reliance on oil and gas by developing other sectors, including tourism and aviation.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 →
