The Salalah-based operation will initially serve three direct international destinations: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Chattogram, Bangladesh; and Calicut, India. Bookings opened on 27 August 2026, with flights scheduled to commence from the end of October as part of SalamAir’s Winter 2026 schedule. 

The establishment of the base builds on SalamAir’s strong support for travel to and from Salalah during the 2026 Khareef season and its contribution to the season’s success. In response to increased demand, the airline expanded capacity on the Muscat–Salalah route, operating up to 15 daily flights during the peak period and adding thousands of additional seats. SalamAir also supported affordable domestic travel through special fares for Omani nationals, with one-way fares starting from OMR 9.99, providing greater accessibility and travel options between Muscat and Salalah. These efforts supported the growing flow of visitors to Dhofar and reinforced SalamAir’s role in the tourism and travel ecosystem during one of the Sultanate’s most important tourism seasons. 

Building on this momentum, the new base will extend SalamAir’s contribution beyond the Khareef season, supporting the year-round travel needs of residents and expatriate communities in Dhofar while providing more convenient direct access to key regional and international destinations. 

SalamAir’s Airbus A320neo and A321neo fleet will support the operation. The airline currently operates 18 aircraft, providing the capacity and operational flexibility to respond to growing demand across its markets. 

During the winter season, SalamAir will also operate charter services connecting Salalah with Astana and Almaty in Kazakhstan, supporting inbound tourism from Central Asia and helping broaden Salalah’s appeal beyond its traditional peak season. 

The Salalah base forms part of SalamAir’s wider growth strategy to expand its network from key airports across the Sultanate, serve underserved markets and stimulate new travel demand. The initiative further supports the development of Oman’s aviation and tourism sectors while strengthening Dhofar’s links with international markets. 

Tickets for the new scheduled routes will be available through SalamAir’s website, mobile application and authorised travel partners.

(Source: SalamAir)

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The carrier has also completed Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in seven months, bringing the total number of its Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft to 150.

Qatar Airways remains on track to complete the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026.

The latest achievement builds on Qatar Airways’ record-breaking completion of the Boeing 777 programme in nine months and the Airbus A350 programme in eight months. 

The airline now operates the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped Boeing 777, Airbus A350, and Boeing 787 fleets.

By building a Starlink-connected journey at scale, Qatar Airways is bringing passengers closer to a future where travelling no longer means stepping away from the digital world. 

Every new Starlink-equipped aircraft extends that experience to more passengers, offering them greater freedom over how they spend their time onboard. Whether they want to work, stay connected with loved ones or simply relax, Starlink Wi-Fi speeds of up to 500 Mbps allow the cabin to become whatever passengers need it to be at 35,000 feet.

Since launching Starlink connectivity onboard in October 2024, more than 23 million passengers have connected to the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky across over 86,000 Qatar Airways flights.

(Source: Qatar Airways)

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Erbil will become SalamAir’s second destination in Iraq, further expanding the airline’s network across the region. 

The new route will operate twice weekly, offering passengers an affordable, convenient direct travel option between Muscat and Erbil. Lite fares start from OMR54.99 one way, helping SalamAir make air travel more accessible across its growing network. 

Building on the success of its Baghdad operations, SalamAir’s new service to Erbil marks a strategic expansion of the airline’s network in Iraq. The route is expected to support increasing demand for tourism, business, trade and family travel, while offering seamless onward connectivity via Muscat to destinations across the Indian Subcontinent and Asia. 

Commenting on the announcement, Steven Allen, Chief Commercial Officer of SalamAir, said: “Erbil represents a strategic addition to SalamAir’s growing network and further strengthens our presence in Iraq. Building on the success of our Baghdad operations, this new service will meet growing demand for travel between Oman and the Kurdistan Region while providing convenient connections through Muscat to destinations across the Indian Subcontinent and Asia. Iraq is an important market for SalamAir, and we remain committed to pursuing high-potential, underserved opportunities that strengthen our network, stimulate passenger demand, enhance Muscat’s role as a regional connecting hub, and support the tourism and economic ambitions of Oman Vision 2040.” 

The addition of Erbil comes as SalamAir continues to expand its fleet and network, enabling the airline to introduce new routes, increase capacity across key markets, and offer more travellers affordable, convenient travel options. 

Tickets are now available through SalamAir’s website, mobile application and authorised travel agencies. 

(Source: SalamAir)

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The October schedule for these routes has been adjusted to a reduced flight frequency.

According to the airline’s statement, affected passengers are offered free rebooking in the same booking class for travel until 20 November 2026. 

Passengers may also request a full refund at the original point of purchase or reroute to other Air Astana international destinations without penalty, subject to any applicable fare difference.

UAE’s National confirms this week that many International carriers are extending suspensions or reducing flight schedules to Dubai International Airport (DXB) due to regional geopolitical tensions, security assessments, and restricted airspace across parts of the Middle East.

“While local Gulf carriers such as Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad are maintaining core operations into Dubai (with adjustments mainly to select regional routes like Kuwait or Bahrain), foreign international airlines have pushed back resumption dates into late autumn or beyond,” National News reported.

Airlines pausing flights to Dubai

Dubai’s latest travel and business advisory says the situation remains stable, with public services functioning and authorities closely monitoring it.

It recommends that passengers should verify departure details with their airline before travelling to the airport.

It notes that Emirates has introduced Comprehensive Travel Cover for eligible customers in selected markets, including expanded travel insurance benefits and airline-assisted support in the case of disruption.

(Source: Air Astana and the National UAE)

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Flight UL229 departs Colombo at 1710 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, arriving in Kuwait at 2005.

 The return flight, UL230, departs Kuwait at 2110 and arrives in Colombo at 0515 on the following day.

The route between Colombo (CMB) and Kuwait (KWI) is operated primarily using single-aisle Airbus A321 family aircraft (including the A321-200 and A321neo). SriLankan Airlines also deploys wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft on the route.

(Source: SriLankan)

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It will allow passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport to transform their journey into a Grand Prix getaway.

The new offering complements Qatar Airways Holidays’ existing Formula 1 fan packages, giving travellers another way to experience the race at Lusail International Circuit while discovering Qatar’s calendar of entertainment, cultural attractions, and world-class hospitality.

The enhanced Qatar stopover experience will include a three-day T16 Grandstand ticket to the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 as part of the package, offering fans spectacular views of the final sector of the Lusail International Circuit and one of the race’s most exciting sections.

While Qatar Airways Holidays continues to offer its popular Formula 1 packages featuring flights, accommodation and race tickets, the new Stopover packages introduce an additional way for travellers across the Qatar Airways network to experience the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 as part of their journey, whether travelling to Doha for business or leisure.

To book the new Stopover packages, customers need to make sure their search dates fall between 27 and 29 November 2026. After selecting their flights and preferred hotels, the three-day race ticket will be included in their package.

The Formula 1 inclusive Qatar Stopover packages are expected to be available for booking through Qatar Airways Holidays later this month.

(Source: Qatar Airways)

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Departures are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Abu Dhabi using A321LR aircraft for the seven-hour and 35-minute flight to Gothenburg.

The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to the Middle East and Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast directly with Abu Dhabi and providing some of the fastest one-stop journeys to sought-after destinations across India and Asia through Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub.

Abu Dhabi offers an extraordinary variety of experiences. Visitors can kayak through the mangroves at Jubail, explore the museums of the Saadiyat Cultural District and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, relax on the beaches of the Arabian Gulf, or experience the attractions of Yas Island. 

Etihad’s complimentary Abu Dhabi Stopover programme allows eligible guests connecting through the city to add a hotel stay of up to two nights, turning their connection into a chance to experience the capital.

For travellers from Gothenburg, the evening arrival in Abu Dhabi also opens Etihad’s onward network across Asia. Onward services include Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Shanghai, Taipei, Bengaluru, and Colombo.

Gothenburg is the 15th destination launched in 2026. The route will be served by Airbus A321LR, the newest aircraft in Etihad’s fleet, configured with two First Suites, 14 business seats and 144 in economy. First and business feature fully flat beds with direct aisle access, and economy features ergonomic seating with 13.3-inch 4K touchscreen displays with hundreds of hours of films, television and music on demand. High-speed Wi-Fi is available across all cabins.

Travelling the other way, Gothenburg is Scandinavia at its most characterful. Sweden’s second largest city sits where the Göta River meets the sea, with an archipelago a short ferry ride from the centre, seafood markets, the Christmas lights at Liseberg and the wooden streets of the Haga district.

Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, Antonoaldo Neves, said: “The A321LR is the aircraft that makes a route like this possible, bringing our full three-cabin product on a scale that suits Gothenburg. It is a city Scandinavia is rightly proud of, a centre of industry and research with an archipelago at its door. This new service gives the region its first direct air link to Asia and, through Abu Dhabi, some of the fastest connections to key destinations across India and Asia. It also allows travellers to experience Abu Dhabi itself before continuing their journey”

Bookings opened on 12 August on the airline’s website.

Flight schedule

EY175 departs Abu Dhabi (ABU) at 0250 and arrives in Gothenburg (GOT) at 0725 (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday).
EY176 departs Gothenburg (GOT) at 0910 and arrives in Abu Dhabi (ABU) at 1855.

(Source: Etihad)

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The daily capital-to-capital service between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) will be operated across two flight timings: RX0659, departing Riyadh at 1345 four times a week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and RX0661, departing Riyadh at 2010 three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Flight RX0675 from Riyadh (RUH) to Lahore (LHE), scheduled to begin on 18 August, will operate three times a week at 1340 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All times are local. Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will serve the new routes, featuring the airline’s latest cabin interiors and onboard experience.

To mark the launch, inaugural ceremonies were held at both King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB). The Riyadh ceremony was attended by H.E. Ahmed Farooq, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Mr Osamah Alfawaz, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Riyadh Airports Company. 

The direct services between Riyadh and Pakistan’s major urban centres reflect the longstanding and close relationship between the two countries.

With over 2 million Pakistani expatriates contributing across Saudi Arabia’s healthcare, technology, finance, and construction sectors, as well as thousands of pilgrims travelling annually to Saudi Arabia for religious travel, the route addresses a vital need for reliable, direct connectivity. 

Flight schedule, all local time

Ticket purchases for these routes are now open through the Riyadh Air App, Riyadh Air and through preferred travel providers and platforms. 

(Source: Riyadh Air)

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It follows flyadeal’s recent entry into the Indian market on 3 July 2026 when it inaugurated service to Hyderabad.

On the route to Mumbai, flyadeal will operate five weekly flights using A320neo aircraft and boosting capacity by more than 7,400 seats each month between the two cities. The A320neo aircraft will feature 186 seats in an all-Economy Class configuration.

The Riyadh-Mumbai flights are timed to offer connections through Riyadh to and from Jeddah, Madinah, Dammam, and other Saudi cities, for business, tourism or religious travel.

Flight schedule: Riyadh – Mumbai

Tickets for Riyadh-Mumbai flights are now on sale and can be booked via flyadeal’s mobile app (Android and iOS), its website, and travel agents.

About flyadeal
Established on the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 23 September 2017, flyadeal began operations with its a maiden flight from Jeddah to Riyadh and has rapidly developed into one of the Middle East’s fastest growing airlines, operating a young fleet of 47 Airbus A320 family aircraft from bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah and Dammam to more than 40 seasonal and year-round destinations across Saudi Arabia, and in the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and South Asia. By 2030, in line with Saudi Vision 2030, flyadeal expects to more than double its network and fleet to over 100 destinations and aircraft respectively. Aircraft additions include single-aisle Airbus A321neos and widebody A330-900neos joining the fleet from 2027.

(Source: flyadeal)

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Over the past eight years, London Stansted has become an important gateway in Emirates’ UK network, connecting customers from London and the surrounding regions of Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridge, and East Anglia with Dubai.

Once in Dubai, passengers connect to up to 52 destinations across Emirates’ network across Asia, Africa and Australia. Dubai is the final destination for around 30% of customers travelling from London Stansted, while the remaining 70% connect onwards through Emirates’ Dubai hub, with popular end destinations including India, Australia, Thailand, and Mauritius.

Today, Emirates operates its two daily services between London Stansted and Dubai using its four-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, configured with business, premium economy, and economy class cabins.

(Source: Emirates)

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