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Al Arabiya
8 hours ago
- General
- Al Arabiya
Airlines once again suspend flights to Israel
Global airlines have again halted flights to and from Tel Aviv after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthis towards Israel on May 4 landed near the country's main international airport, and as Israel continues to carry out strikes across the Gaza Strip. They had begun to resume flights after a ceasefire deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas was reached in January. Israel resumed military operations in the enclave in March and stepped them up in May. Below are airlines that have cancelled flights since early May: AirBaltic Latvia's airBaltic said it would resume scheduled flights between Riga and Tel Aviv from June 6. Air Canada The Canadian airline postponed the resumption of service between Canada and Israel until September 8, instead of the originally scheduled June 8. Air France-KLM The group's Dutch arm KLM resumed flights to and from Tel Aviv on May 31. Air India The Indian flag carrier suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv until June 19. IAG IAG-owned British Airways has suspended flights to Tel Aviv until June 14. IAG's low-cost airline, Iberia Express, has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv until June 30. ITA Airways The Italian carrier has suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv until June 22. LOT The Polish airline has suspended flights to Tel Aviv until June 8, except for the evening flight on that day. Lufthansa group The German airline group has suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv through June 22. RyanAir Europe's biggest budget airline has cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31. United Airlines The Chicago-based airline said its flights to and from Tel Aviv may be impacted between May 4 and June 6.
Bloomberg
18 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Global Carriers Pile on India Capacity as US-Europe Traffic Drops
The skies above India are about to get a lot busier as international carriers add more routes to the world's most-populated nation to make up for tepid transatlantic demand that's come under pressure from global economic uncertainties. Foreign airlines and the biggest Indian operators announced a range of plans at the International Air Transport Association annual general meeting in New Delhi this week to start or increase services to and from the South Asian nation. Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to begin non-stop services from its hub in Atlanta to New Delhi, and the airline also announced a code-sharing pact with low-cost specialist IndiGo, alongside partners Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM sign MoU to establish strategic cooperation and expand global connectivity
Partnership aims to enhance global connectivity for guests traveling between Riyadh, Paris, Amsterdam and beyond. Focus areas include network connectivity, codeshare cooperation, loyalty program rewards and seamless guest experience. Collaboration to explore joint opportunities in MRO, sustainability, digital transformation and cargo. New Delhi – Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in global connectivity for guests traveling between Riyadh, Paris, Amsterdam, and destinations far beyond. The MoU, signed at the 2025 IATA Annual General Meeting by Tony Douglas CEO Riyadh Air and Benjamin Smith CEO of Air France-KLM Group, sets the foundation for a dynamic partnership. Subject to regulatory approvals, the collaboration aims to gradually introduce a wide range of benefits for guests and to unlock new opportunities across Western Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership will focus on strengthening network connectivity, with both partners working together to maximize future opportunities through Riyadh Air's hub in the capital of Saudi Arabia and Air France-KLM's Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol airport hubs. The recent launch of Air France's Paris Charles de Gaulle–Riyadh service, alongside KLM's established Amsterdam–Riyadh operations, reflects the shared commitment to expanding travel options for guests. Beyond route connectivity, Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM will collaborate to enhance the guest experience, exploring opportunities in reciprocal loyalty program rewards, operational support, and lounge access. The partnership also extends to areas such as Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), digital transformation, sustainability, and cargo services—ensuring a comprehensive approach to delivering value. Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, commented: ' We are dedicated to connecting Riyadh to the world, and partnering with Air France-KLM - a leader in global aviation, will accelerate bringing to life our vision to deliver exceptional experiences and the realization of our long-term vision: to redefine air travel through innovation, operational excellence, and guest-centric services. This partnership not only strengthens our international network but also reinforces confidence in our growth trajectory and our role in supporting Saudi Arabia's broader economic diversification goals under Vision 2030.' Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM Group, added: 'Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a key market for aviation. With our three brands, Air France, KLM and Transavia now serving the country, and with this new agreement with Riyadh Air, we aim to continue increasing our footprint in the region. We look forward to combining our networks and expertise with Riyadh Air, and to offer our mutual customers more choice and convenience. This cooperation is complementary to our SkyTeam partner in the region.' As Riyadh Air embarks on its journey to become a leading global carrier, this partnership with Air France-KLM underlines a bold commitment to excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest experience. About Riyadh Air Riyadh Air, a PIF company, is a world-class airline. Launched in March 2023, the airline will be a digitally led, full-service airline that adopts the best global sustainability and safety practices across its advanced fleet of aircraft. Riyadh Air will equip its aircraft with the most advanced, state-of-the-art features with innovative, best-in-class cabin interiors and experiences, including next generation digital in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity solutions. Riyadh Air will connect guests to over 100 destinations around the world by 2030 through offering an exceptional guest experience with an authentic, warm Saudi hospitality at its heart. Website: About Air France-KLM Group A global player with a strong European base, the Air France-KLM Group's main areas of business are passenger transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance. Air France-KLM is a leading airline Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe. It offers its customers access to a worldwide network, covering over 320 destinations thanks to Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Transavia, mainly from its bases at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Amsterdam-Schiphol. Flying Blue is the loyalty programme of the Air France-KLM Group with more than 26 million members. Together with its partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic, Air France-KLM operates the largest transatlantic joint venture, with more than 375 daily flights. Air France-KLM is also a member of the SkyTeam, the alliance dedicated to providing passengers with a more seamless travel experience at every step of their journey 19 member airlines working together across an extensive global network. Recognized for 20 years as an industry leader in sustainable development, the Air France-KLM Group is determined to accelerate the transition to more sustainable aviation. Air France-KLM press office:– - @AirFranceKLM
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Air France-KLM Stimulates Transatlantic Demand With Lower Fares
Air France-KLM is stimulating demand among price-sensitive customers with cheaper fares, after some passengers in coach class on routes like trans-Atlantic flights became more hesitant to book. The airline group has noticed about 2-3% softness at the back of its planes, Chief Executive Officer Ben Smith said on Monday in a Bloomberg TV interview. Premium cabins, on which Air France-KLM heavily relies, remain popular, particularly for travel from the US to France, he said.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Little-known airline to launch first ever flights from London airport
AN airline Brits might not have heard of has revealed plans to launch their first ever London flights. Indian airline IndiGo announced last month that they would launch the first flights from the UK. 3 3 The first route will connect Manchester to Mumbai with three flights a week. And the airline has since announced plans to e xtend its European reach even further with flights from the UK. IndiGo's airline chief Pieter Elbers said they want to add another 10 new destinations, including London. He didn't confirm where in India the new route would operate to, but is likely to launch from a London airport by March 2026. Other new route include flights from Copenhagen and Athens. The current Manchester to Mumbai route is using leased Norse Atlantic aircraft. The first flight is set to take off on July 1, and will be the only route connecting Manchester to India. The London flights will also be using wet-leased 787s. And it comes after IndiGo confirmed they would be joining with Virgin Atlantic along with KLM and Air France. Pieter Elbers said: 'IndiGo has embarked on an ambitious journey to become a global airline by 2030. Jet2 launches six new flights from major UK airport "This announcement not only expands our relationship with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic but also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we welcome Delta Airlines as a valued partner.' Virgin CEO Shai Weiss added : 'In our 25th year of flying to India, we're delighted to build on our Joint Venture with Delta and Air France-KLM, and our successful codeshare with IndiGo, by going further with this partnership." Along with Manchester, IndiGo confirmed flights from Amsterdam to Mumbai would also be launched from July 1. The airline currently operates more than 2,300 flights a day, with more than 400 aircraft. The new routes will take on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air India would currently operate a number of flights from the UK. This includes direct routes to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Goa. Air India recently revealed plans to increase flights between the UK and India. And here are the new TUI flights launching from Southampton Airport - the first time since 2019. 3
