Abha International Airport set a new operational record on 5 July, handling more than 130 flights in one day. The milestone included 117 domestic and 15 international flights, marking its highest-ever daily traffic volume.
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, operated by Cluster2 Airports, has welcomed its first 2026 seasonal direct flight from Sochi, Russia, operated by Azimuth Airlines, boosting weekly international connectivity and expanding the airport’s route network.
Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for its first India route, launching daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights between Mumbai and Riyadh from August 4, 2026, linking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with King Khalid International Airport.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, said it plans to launch direct flights to Kuala Lumpur after Formula One and the FIA confirmed that the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4.
Several Gulf carriers have cancelled their flights to a few destinations, including some services to Bahrain, due to the ongoing regional situation, affecting many passengers planning to travel for the summer holiday, a GDNonline report said.
Etihad Airways has launched a limited-time global fare sale, offering travellers up to 20% off Business and Economy Class tickets to more than 45 destinations. The promotion is available for bookings made between July 20-26, 2026, with travel valid from August 1 to November 30, 2026.
Bahrain's civil air navigation infrastructure came under hostile drone attack during Iran's assault on the kingdom, but air operations remain unaffected, said a report, citing senior officials. All flights, including those transiting the Bahrain Flight Information Region, continue to operate normally, they added.
Jazeera Airways has marked one year since resuming flights to Damascus by increasing its service to four daily flights from July 14, 2026, responding to sustained demand from leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travellers.
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced a new direct service between Muscat and Sylhet (ZYL), Bangladesh, starting in September 2026. The route will operate three weekly flights, enhancing air connectivity between Oman and Bangladesh.
Jazeera Airways has expanded its Kuwait–Egypt network by adding 16 weekly flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Alexandria, Sohag and Hurghada, increasing its total to 126 direct weekly services.
