Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

Securing rights to one of the world’s busiest international airports isn’t easy, but Riyadh Air seems to have found a low-cost workaround.

Another new airline is coming to Saudi, but this time it's a low-cost option. Based out of the eastern city of Dammam and led by Air Arabia, it will enter an increasingly crowded market.

In today's pod we look at travel talent and AI, New York City's climate challenges, and Uber's female-friendly update.

Saudi tourism officials know that female safety is something they need to talk more about. Uber’s latest move is a step towards changing perceptions. 

The A321XLR flies farther, burns less fuel, and doesn’t come with the high costs of bigger aircraft. AirAsia surely seems to be betting on smaller planes to do big things.

With new long-range aircraft, AirAsia wants a second try at setting up in the Gulf.

Flynas is the first Middle Eastern airline to go public in nearly two decades — but its timing is far from ideal. Renewed regional tensions just days before the debut have caused regional airline stocks to slip.

Global awareness of Saudi Arabia has grown significantly due to high-profile events. But there are challenges to building a travel business in the country.

Saudi Arabia’s Flyadeal is surely rewriting the low-cost rulebook. From widebody orders to a rare partnership with Cebu Pacific, this domestic darling is now eyeing global scale, all without losing sight of its lean, point-to-point roots.

Religious tourism is Saudi Arabia's largest international travel segment. Expect more investment from developers, investors, and the government.