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Ethiopian Airlines planes are parked at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (AP)

Gulf crisis is straining African airlines, industry body warns

  • The aviation industry is closely watching the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil and fuel flowed before Iran effectively closed it for shipping at the start of the war in February
By AP ·
A fragile truce hinders the recovery of Gulf carriers  

A fragile truce hinders the recovery of Gulf carriers  

By ASHARQ BLOOMBERG   ·
Saudia, NSG launch one of Kingdom’s most advanced in-flight connectivity services

Saudia, NSG launch one of Kingdom’s most advanced in-flight connectivity services

By SPA ·
Pilots ‘fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East’

Pilots ‘fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East’

By Reuters ·
Flights to Middle East canceled on security concerns, airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes

Flights to Middle East canceled on security concerns, airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes

By Arab News ·
Saudia airline receives 27m passengers during 2025 

Saudia airline receives 27m passengers during 2025 

By SPA  ·
Saudi carrier flyadeal expects 20–25% capacity growth on fleet expansion

Saudi carrier flyadeal expects 20–25% capacity growth on fleet expansion

By HUSSAM AL-OLAYAN - AL-EQTISADIAH  ·
Passengers walk after arriving at Maiquetia Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas on November 24, 2025. (AFP)

Venezuela threatens to cancel landing rights of airlines that suspended flights

By AFP ·
Saudia, Alrajhi Bank, Albaik lead Saudi Arabia’s most ‘persuasive’ brands: YouGov graphic

Saudia, Alrajhi Bank, Albaik lead Saudi Arabia’s most ‘persuasive’ brands: YouGov

By Nirmal Narayanan   ·
Airline pilots, crews voice concerns about Middle East routes

Airline pilots, crews voice concerns about Middle East routes

By Reuters ·
European airlines extend suspension of Middle East flights

European airlines extend suspension of Middle East flights

By AFP ·
Saudia tops Kingdom’s airlines in May for passenger satisfaction and resolution: GACA 

Saudia tops Kingdom’s airlines in May for passenger satisfaction and resolution: GACA 

By ARAB NEWS  ·
Saudi Flyadeal looks at adding Airbus or Boeing wide-body jets 

Saudi Flyadeal looks at adding Airbus or Boeing wide-body jets 

By REUTERS  ·

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