King Abdulaziz International Sets New Operational Record in 2024
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia achieved a landmark year in 2024, surpassing previous records in passenger and flight traffic.
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Incident
Tassili Airlines B737-800 Suffers 2 Burst Tyres on Landing in El Oued
A Tassili Airlines B737-800 operating a service from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to El Oued, Algeria suffered two burst maingear tyres on landing on 29 December.
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Saudia and flyadeal Rank Top Globally for On-Time Performance
According to Cirium's November report, the Saudia Group airlines Saudia and flyadeal have ranked top in global On-Time Performance (OTP).
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Thailand’s ‘MICE’ Cities Welcomed 8 New International Airlines in 2024
Thailand's four primary MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) cities - Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai - welcomed 8 new international airlines in 2024.
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Air France Expands Saudi Arabia Presence with Paris-Riyadh Flights
Air France has this week announced plans to expand their presence in Saudi Arabia with new Paris-Riyadh flights to launch in the Summer of 2025. It is understood these new flights have been supported via the Air Connectivity Program in
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Wizz Air Celebrates 100 Million Passengers in UK Network
Having marked it 20th anniversary this year, Wizz Air has now passed the milestone of 100 million passengers through its UK network.
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flynas Expands its Egyptian Presence with New Cairo Route
Middle Eastern low-cost carrier flynas will boost its Egyptian presence with new direct flights between Madinah and Cairo from December 2024.
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Dubai International Airport on Track to Break Records in 2024
After 9 months of solid performance, Dubai International Airport expects to reach 91.9 million passengers in 2024 – its highest total in 64 years.
Airport
Heathrow Airport Traffic Surge Continues for the 7th Consecutive Month
Heathrow Airport has revised its 2024 forecast upwards, as October becomes the 7th consecutive month of passenger numbers over 7 million.
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Air India and Singapore Airlines Expand Codeshare with 51 New Routes
In the most substantial update since 2010, Air India and Singapore Airlines will expand their codeshare agreement with the addition of 51 new routes.