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Saudia becomes first airline to opeerate to and from Red_Sea International Airport Image Red Sea Global

SAUDIA to be first airline to operate services to Red Sea International airport

The airport is set to open this year along with the first three resorts at The Red Sea destination

Etihad significantly expands codeshare with Air France-KLM (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad significantly expands codeshare with Air France-KLM

More than 40 new routes were made available for booking immediately

Dimitris Gerogiannis of Aegean and Adnan Kazim Emirates CCO announce codeshare extension Image Emirates

Aviation: Emirates, AEGEAN extend codeshare partnership

Through the partnership, AEGEAN offers flights to 17 domestic destinations and 53 additional points in regional Europe and the Middle East from Athens

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United, Emirates expand codeshare network; add 8 new Mexican cities

Mexico is the first country outside of the US to be included in Emirates’ codeshare network with United

Abu Dhabi Airport Midfield Terminal Building to open in November Image Abu Dhabi Airports

Abu Dhabi: Midfield Terminal Building to open soon, will boost AUH’s capacity

The new state-of-the-art terminal is scheduled to open in November this year

SAUDIA Group allocated 1.2 million seats for 2023 Hajj season. Image credit: Twitter @bhx_official

SAUDIA Group allocated 1.2 million seats for 2023 Hajj season

The group has revealed its operational performance during the peak of the summer travel season from May 21-August 2, 2023

Riyadh Air to support inclusion of Saudi nationals in aviation workforce (Image: Supplied by Riyadh Air)

Riyadh Air to support inclusion of Saudi nationals in aviation workforce

The agreement includes the activation of a female training programme specialised in the field of engineering and maintenance

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch new flight to this city in Iran

The service to Lar will commence on September 14

EMIRATES reports busy summer season - July to Aug 2023 Image Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates reports ‘very busy’ summer, says high demand to persist over winter

From June to August, the airline operated nearly 50,000 flights to and from 140 cities, carrying over 14 million passengers

Heathrow airport trials low-carbon concrete -Image Heathrow Airport Limited

Heathrow is one of world’s first airports to trial use of lower-carbon concrete

As part of Heathrow’s holistic sustainability strategy – Heathrow 2.0 – the airport is committed to reducing on the ground emissions as well as those in the air

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Dubai: DXB passenger traffic surges 49.1% in H1’23; surpasses pre-pandemic levels

In Q2, passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport surged by 42.7 per cent year on year to reach 20.3 million

Air India announces 96-hour sale Image Aire India Twitter

Air India announces 96-hour sale, offers 30% discount on flight tickets

Discounted tickets are available for flights from India to Europe, the UK, South-East Asia and Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, with travel valid between September 15 to October 31

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Etihad Cargo operates inaugural freighter flight to Ezhou Huahu Airport in China

The addition of Ezhou to Etihad Cargo’s network is the latest step in the carrier’s focus on the Chinese market

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This GCC airline is offering up to a 50% discount on tickets

Customers have to book tickets between August 17-30, with the validity for travel being between September to November

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to acquire 64 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

The Boeing 737 MAX airplane family delivers enhanced efficiency, improved environmental performance and increased passenger comfort to the single-aisle market

Air Arabia’s quarterly profit soars 187% to Dhs459m

Air Arabia’s quarterly profit soars 187% to Dhs459m

The budget carrier flew more than 3.8 million passengers between April and June

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Behind the scenes: Etihad’s mid-air orchestra skydiving stunt, watch here

The stunt was released to celebrate the worldwide launch of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

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Etihad Airways adds new destinations, more flights

The airline has also expanded options for passengers by offering more convenient departure times and increasing the frequency of flights to vital markets

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Dubai: Emirates cabin crew numbers cross 20,000

The airline represents a diverse team of over 140 nationalities with 130 languages spoken

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways, Delta Air Lines expand codeshare partnership

The partnership offers customers additional travel options within the US and increased flying opportunities within Africa

Saudia inaugurates flights from Riyadh, Jeddah to Beijing

Saudia launches flights connecting Riyadh, Jeddah with Beijing

The new routes reinforce Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boost the growth of the tourism and aviation sectors

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Airbus delivers 65 planes in a month in bid to meet annual goal

The planemaker shipped 381 aircraft through the end of July

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Abu Dhabi International Airport passenger traffic rises 67% in H1 2023

The airport welcomed 10,258,653 passengers during the first half of the year

Etihad Airways adds Boston to its US network

Etihad Airways adds Boston to its US network

The airline will operate flights to Boston four times a week with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

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Flynas, Tabby to offer 4-month installment plan for travel tickets

The partnership comes just in time for travellers, especially with the increasing demand for air travel around the world

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Saudia fleet expands to include new A321neo aircraft

The aircraft is said to offer new levels of performance, seating 180 to 220 passengers in a typical two-class interior layout

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Dubai Airports welcomes first Air Canada flight at DXB Terminal 3: Watch

Air Canada is the fourth international airline to operate out of the terminal

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Ready for a low-carbon, high-impact summer trip?

Beyond cycling, hiking and other sweat-inducing activities, here are some ideas for travellers to lower their carbon footprint this summer

Air Canada moves operations to Terminal 3 at Dubai International

The first inbound Air Canada flight landing at Terminal 3 is scheduled to arrive on July 26

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Saudia Cargo expands European services

The air cargo services provider has signed a strategic agreement with Jan de Rijk Co to expand its reach