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Delta, Riyadh Air sign strategic agreement to expand connectivity and premium travel options across North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond - New partnership will include a range of benefits for consumers traveling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. - Delta, Riyadh Air to strengthen connectivity and harness future growth opportunities for both carriers. - Agreement will enhance competition with an array of new travel choices for consumers, including future Delta service between the U.S. and Riyadh. - Delta will serve as Riyadh Air’s exclusive partner in North America, while Riyadh Air will be Delta’s exclusive partner in Riyadh and beyond. Delta Air Lines, the world’s leading premium airline, and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the goal of introducing a broad range of benefits for customers traveling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and destinations beyond. The agreement, signed today at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, serves as the foundation for a strategic partnership that will enable both airlines to strengthen connectivity, expand their networks and drive future growth.... https://bit.ly/3xTrWj7 Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض Delta Air Lines #SaudiArabia #Aviation #US #GCC #MiddleEast

Delta, Riyadh Air sign strategic agreement to expand connectivity and premium travel options across North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond - New partnership will include a range of benefits for consumers traveling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. - Delta, Riyadh Air to strengthen connectivity and harness future growth opportunities for both carriers. - Agreement will enhance competition with an array of new travel choices for consumers, including future Delta service between the U.S. and Riyadh. - Delta will serve as Riyadh Air’s exclusive partner in North America, while Riyadh Air will be Delta’s exclusive partner in Riyadh and beyond. Delta Air Lines, the world’s leading premium airline, and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the goal of introducing a broad range of benefits for customers traveling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and destinations beyond. The agreement, signed today at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, serves as the foundation for a strategic partnership that will enable both airlines to strengthen connectivity, expand their networks and drive future growth.... https://bit.ly/3xTrWj7 Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض Delta Air Lines #SaudiArabia #Aviation #US #GCC #MiddleEast

Exciting news! Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines making travel smoother. Now, travelers can enjoy seamless connections to more destinations worldwide, making travel easier and more convenient than ever before. The airline has agreed on partnerships with Kam Air in Afghanistan, SKY express in Greece, Rex Airlines in Australia, Jeju Air in Korea, and Myanmar Airways International. Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, said: “We continue to broaden our network reach enabling seamless connection across our network, giving our guests a broader range of travel options. These five interline agreements make life easier for guests of all the airlines involved.” These new partnerships offer a range of new options for Etihad’s guests. Aviation Guide Etihad Kam Air Jeju Air SKY express Rex Airlines Myanmar Airways International #EtihadAirways #InterlinePartnerships #TravelConnections #GlobalNetwork #SeamlessTravel #AirlinePartnerships #TravelConvenience #EnhancedConnectivity #TravelOptions #AviationExpansion #TravelEase #TravelNetworks

It's remarkable to see the strides Saudia is making in transforming Saudi Arabia into a global transit hub. The airline reported a significant 52% growth in international passengers and a 30% surge in flight operations in the first half of 2023 compared to the previous year. This progress is reflective of the Kingdom's ambitious aviation strategy, with Saudia aiming to triple their annual passenger traffic to 330 million by 2030, thereby connecting over 250 destinations across 29 airports. With the addition of three new international routes—Dar es Salaam, Gatwick, and Nice—Saudia has expanded its footprint across four continents. In parallel with these developments, the airline welcomed its first Airbus A321neo, marking the commencement of a fleet expansion plan set to introduce 20 new aircraft of the same model by 2026. Furthermore, Saudia's commitment to safety and excellence is clear, as evidenced by their successful completion of a 10th operational safety audit by the International Air Transport Association and an ascent to the 23rd position in the Skytrax ranking, an 11-spot improvement. These accomplishments are bolstering the overall growth of Saudi Arabia's aviation sector, which saw an 11% increase in Q2 of 2023. As the industry observes Saudia's journey, their efforts continue to reinforce Saudi Arabia's growing influence in global aviation. #saudiarabia #saudivision2030 #visitsaudi #tourism #travel #hospitality #destination #Aviation #Growth #Saudia #GlobalTransitHub

The #Saudi airline company SAUDI AIRLINES recorded a 52% increase in international passengers, registering 7.4 million commuters during the first half of 2023. These figures suggest that the Saudi #strategy of positioning itself as a #global #transit #hub is producing results, with the airline also registering a 30% growth in the number of flights, compared to the first half of the previous year. In the meantime, it added new routes to Dar es Salaam, London Gatwick Airport and Nice, and acquired its first Airbus #A321neo, while climbing 11 spots in the Skytrax ranking, reaching the 23rd position. If we put together domestic and international traffic, in the first half of 2023, SAUDI AIRLINES transported 13.7 million passengers, registering a 24% increase. Looking to the future, Saudi Arabia aims to connect more than 250 destinations by 2030, tripling its annual passenger transportation to 330 million. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhihJjt4 #SaudiArabia #aviation #GlobalHub #saudia  #AICEP #aicepuae #InvestinPortugal #BusinessMatchMaking  #PortugalOpenForBusiness aicep Portugal Global

UAE airlines continue to expand network amid travel resurgence In recent months, the UAE’s national carriers have witnessed significant growth amid increasing travel demand. By the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, they expanded their destination network to approximately 603 destinations globally, making a 3% increase from the end of 2023. Currently, the country’s largest airline, Emirates, operates to approximately 143 destinations, followed closely by flydubai with 129, while Air Arabia (including all subsidiaries) boasts an extensive network of 215 destinations. Additionally, Etihad Airways currently serves 76 destinations, with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi covering around 29 destinations, and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operating flights to around 40 destinations. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dH_S6MYx #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

#Oman to inaugurate 6 new airports by 2028-2029, targets 50 million passengers by 2040 The number of airports in the country will go up to 13, supporting the aviation and tourism sectors. Oman is planning to have six new #airports by 2028-2029. Upon completion, the country expects the number of passengers using its airports to reach 50 million by 2040 from the current 17 million. In a recent interview during the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Naif Al Abri, chairman of Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), revealed that with the six new airports, the number of airports in the country will go up to 13, which will support domestic aviation and the country’s tourism sector.

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Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض, Saudi Arabia's new airline, is charting its own path with a focus on point-to-point travel, setting itself apart from Emirates' super-connector model. With its strategy, Riyadh Air aims to cater to the growing travel demand from Saudi Arabia, emphasizing ease and directness in travel. This approach marks a significant shift in the regional airline industry dynamics. https://hubs.li/Q028Tb7L0