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Zawya
16 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Flynas launches two weekly direct flights between Jeddah and Damascus as of June 12th
Riyadh: flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced launching two weekly direct flights Between Jeddah and Damascus as of June 12th, following the company's announcement several days ago of launching direct flights from Riyadh to the Syrian capital starting June 5th, within the framework of the company's regional expansion, to meet travelers needs and to enhance air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the countries of the region, and in line with the national objectives in the aviation sector in the Kingdom. Adding Damascus to flynas ever-expanding network is the latest step in its growth and expansion plan, launched under the title "We Connect the World to the Kingdom," in parallel with the objectives of the National Civil Aviation Strategy to enable national air carriers to contribute to connecting KSA with 250 International destinations and to accommodate 330 million passengers and to host 150 million tourists yearly by 2030 and the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Program (PEP) to facilitate access to the Two Holy Mosques. flynas was a pioneer in air connectivity between the Kingdom and various Syrian cities, operating direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia, reflecting its commitment to strengthening air connectivity between the two countries. flynas operates 139 routes to more than 70 domestic and international destinations in 30 countries with more than 2000 weekly flights and has flown more than 80 million passengers since its launch in 2007, with the aim to reach 165 domestic and international destinations within its growth and expansion plan, and in line with the objectives of Vision 2030. Passengers traveling with flynas can book their flights through all flynas booking channels: the flynas app, the call centre (920001234), or travel agents.
Arabian Business
3 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia's flynas launches Riyadh to Damascus flights to boost Syria tourism
Saudi Arabia's flynas has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Damascus will start on June 5. Flynas is adding the Syrian capital to its growing to meet travellers needs and to enhance air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the countries of the region. Adding Damascus to its expanding network is the latest step in the airline's growth and expansion plan. Flynas launches Saudi-Syria flights It also meets the objectives of the National Civil Aviation Strategy to enable national air carriers to contribute to connecting KSA with 250 International destinations and to accommodate 330m passengers and to host 150m tourists yearly by 2030 and the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Program (PEP) to facilitate access to the Two Holy Mosques. Bander Almohanna, CEO and Managing Director of flynas, said: 'We are pleased to resume our flights to Syria. flynas has always been a pioneer in providing air routes between the Kingdom and various Syrian cities. 'We previously operated direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening the connectivity between the two brotherly nations. Now, we are returning to relaunch our operations to the Syrian capital.' Flynas operates 139 routes to more than 70 domestic and international destinations in 30 countries with more than 2,000 weekly flights and has flown more than 80m passengers since its launch in 2007, with the aim to reach 165 domestic and international destinations within its growth and expansion plan, and in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
Argaam
3 days ago
- Business
- Argaam
GACA issues classification for air carriers, airports in April 2025
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued the index for the classification of air transport services providers and airports based on the number of complaints filed by travelers to the authority in April 2025. The total number of complaints submitted by passengers against airlines stood at 1,270. The least complaints were filed against flynas with 22 complaints per 100,000 passengers. The state-run airline recorded a timely complaint-handling rate of 100%. Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) ranked second, with 23 complaints and a closure rate of 99%. Meanwhile, Flyadeal came third, with 38 complaints per 100,000 passengers, reporting a timely complaint closure rate of 100%. The most frequent complaints for April were about tickets, followed by luggage and passenger services. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah reported the lowest number of complaints, recording two or 0.2% per 100,000 passengers, among international airports that receive over six million passengers annually, with a timely complaint closure rate of 100%. For international airports that receive less than six million passengers annually, Abha International Airport reported the lowest complaints, at a rate of 1% per 100,000 passengers. Among domestic airports, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Airport was the least airport complained about, at a rate of 3% per 100,000 passengers with a timely complaint-handling rate of 100%. GACA stated that the monthly index is developed to inform travelers about service quality, promote transparency, and encourage healthy competition in the aviation sector.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Flynas launches direct flights between Riyadh and Damascus as of June 5th
Riyadh: flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced launching direct flights Between Riyadh and Damascus as of June 5, adding the Syrian capital to its ever-growing network within the framework of the company's regional expansion, to meet travelers needs and to enhance air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the countries of the region, and in line with the national objectives in the aviation sector in the Kingdom. Adding Damascus to flynas ever-expanding network is the latest step in its growth and expansion plan, launched under the title "We Connect the World to the Kingdom," in parallel with the objectives of the National Civil Aviation Strategy to enable national air carriers to contribute to connecting KSA with 250 International destinations and to accommodate 330 million passengers and to host 150 million tourists yearly by 2030 and the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Program (PEP) to facilitate access to the Two Holy Mosques. Bander Almohanna, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of flynas, said: "We are pleased to resume our flights to Syria. flynas has always been a pioneer in providing air routes between the Kingdom and various Syrian cities. We previously operated direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening the connectivity between the two brotherly nations. Now, we are returning to relaunch our operations to the Syrian capital." flynas operates 139 routes to more than 70 domestic and international destinations in 30 countries with more than 2000 weekly flights and has flown more than 80 million passengers since its launch in 2007, with the aim to reach 165 domestic and international destinations within its growth and expansion plan, and in line with the objectives of Vision 2030. Passengers traveling with flynas can book their flights through all flynas booking channels: the flynas app, the call centre (920001234), or travel agents.
Al Arabiya
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Saudi Arabia's flynas announces first direct flight to Syria
Saudi Arabian budget airline flynas announced on Thursday that it will launch its first direct flight between Riyadh and Damascus next week. ' announces the launch of its first direct flight between Riyadh and the Syrian capital, Damascus, starting June 5th next week,' the company said on X. For more Saudi news, visit our dedicated page. It follows the introduction or resumption of services by several airlines to and from Syria. Many airlines pulled out of Syria during its 14-year civil war. International flights also stopped for a period after former President Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December 2024, but then resumed with services. The CEO of another Saudi budget carrier - flyadeal - said on Wednesday that the airline could start flying to Syria as early as July. United Arab Emirates-based FlyDubai has also said it will resume services from June. US President Donald Trump's administration last week issued orders effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. The US President said he did so at the behest of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. EU foreign ministers also agreed last week to lift economic sanctions on Syria. With Reuters
