Jeddah

Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…

A consortium led by Singapore's Changi Airports International (CAI) has been given the right to operate King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia’s General…

Philippine Airlines will enhance its Middle Eastern operations this month, with the launch of all-non-stop flights and premium seats on routes to seven destinations in the region.…

Indian travellers will be offered a series of new one-stop connections to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and low-cost carrier flynas.…

Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017 Who? Malindo Air Why? Islamic pilgrimage…

Thai Lion roars into Western China Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Chengdu (China) When? Daily, effective 1 March 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Mainly serving rising Chinese tourist…

Pakistan gets new pilgrimmage flights Where? Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to Multan (Pakistan) When? Four times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Saudi Arabian Airlines Why? Trade and…

India's Jet Airways is increasing seat capacity on several routes with the introduction of its wide-bodied aircraft. Airbus A330s will be deployed on routes connecting Mumbai with…

Korean Air is adding two destinations and cutting two in a significant shake-up of its network. The national carrier has revealed plans to launch non-stop flights between Seoul and…

Singapore-based Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the Middle East. From 2 May 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer three daily direct services between…

VFS Global has opened Hungarian Visa Application Centres across three cities in Saudi Arabia.  Located in Al-Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabians can now submit visa applications…

5333 hotel keys will debut in Jeddah’s hospitality market before 2018, specifically five- and four-star properties, according to Colliers International. In a report entitled:…

Scoot will embark on its first flights to the Middle East next year, when it takes over the Singapore-Jeddah route from Singapore Airlines.  Effective 1 May 2016, the low-cost carrier…

Air India has announced that it will operate special Hajj pilgrimage flights from seven Indian airports. The national carrier will offer direct services to the Saudi Arabian city of…

Abu Dhabi International Airport is readying itself for its busiest ever summer.  It is scheduled to note 1,504 flights departing from the UAE capital each week, 22% more than in the…

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is taking a delegation of representatives from Qatar Airways and eleven hotels on a three-city roadshow throughout Saudi Arabia.  The roadshow, which begins…

Saudi Arabia's first Shangri-La hotel will open in 2018, following the signing of an agreement for a new development in Jeddah. Hong Kong's Shangri-La International Hotel Management…

The first Air Arabia Jordan flight departed its base at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on Monday.  The airline’s inaugural flight to Kuwait City was marked by a ceremony…

Dusit International has taken a major step into the Middle East hotel sector with the signing of a new joint venture in Saudi Arabia. The Bangkok-based company, which has operated hotels…

Thailand's Jet Asia Airways has ramped up its scheduled flight operations with the launch of new services to Jakarta and Jeddah. The Bangkok-based airline, which has traditionally…

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has announced new flights from London Gatwick and Manchester to Jeddah.  The new routes will launch on 8 April and 2 May respectively, both…