Dubai's low-cost carrier flydubai has announced the launch of its inaugural flights to the Baltic nation of Latvia. With this thrice-a-week service to Riga Airport, the airline has expanded its footprint in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries.
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, begun operating domestic flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplifted from Red Sea International Airport in September 2025, conducted in partnership with Red Sea Global.
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its newest destination, Abha in Saudi Arabia starting December 16, 2025.
Turkish Airlines has relaunched its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah which were stopped on April 2023.
Etihad Airways has commenced flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina this week, further expanding the airline’s footprint in Saudi Arabia and enhancing travel options for guests across religious, business and leisure segments.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a Public Investment Fund company, will launch its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport, commencing on October 26.
Abu Dhabi Airports announced the return of Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways, with direct services to both Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) following inaugural flights on October 2, 2025.
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, has launched its non-stop daily flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus. With the start of three flights a week from the Saudi port city of Jeddah October 1, followed 24 hours later by the first of four weekly services from the capital Riyadh.
Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights to Saudi capital Riyadh, following the recent disruptions to operations at King Khalid International Airport. The decision follows a careful assessment of operational conditions, with passenger safety remaining the airline's priority.
Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of its first-ever nonstop service between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia, beginning in October 2026, marking a major step in the airline’s global expansion strategy and enhancing the growing economic and cultural links between the United States and the Middle East.
