Virgin Atlantic and Riyadh Air have signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding, with the goal of introducing an array of benefits for customers traveling between London, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and destinations beyond. The agreement, signed at a ceremony at Riyadh Air’s Headquarters in Riyadh, is the first stage in the strategic partnership that will enable both airlines to strengthen connectivity, expand their networks and enhance customer experience.

Adnan Kazim, deputy president and chief commercial officer, said, “Madagascar is a new and exciting destination on our vast global network, unlocking a world of natural wonders, rare and diverse wildlife, and a rich, vibrant culture. As the Malagasy government continues to grow its tourism industry with the aim to attract one million tourists by 2028, we proudly support this vision by enhancing connectivity and premium travel options to encourage more international travellers to discover the island.”

Named Al Qa’ad (leader) after an Arabic constellation star, this marks the second delivery from manufacturer Airbus within two months, increasing flyadeal’s fleet size to 34 A320 family aircraft.

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is honoured to once again be appointed as the Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor for Malaysia’s largest international travel fair, MATTA Fair 2024. Taking place from 6 to 8 September 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), this landmark event organised by the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) will showcase MAG’s largest ever participation with an extensive range of travel promotions and unique offerings from airlines to travel and lifestyle products including Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings, Journify and Enrich.

Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s trailblazing low-cost carrier, has once again proven its commitment to delivering exceptional service by winning the coveted title of “Asia’s Leading Airline Customer Experience” and “Asia’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2024” at the 2024 World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Ceremony. This prestigious accolade, awarded during a grand ceremony in Manila, Philippines, highlights Vietjet’s relentless pursuit of excellence in passenger satisfaction and its innovative approach to air travel.

flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated launching three new destinations and five routes between KSA and UAE to be the largest air carrier connecting the two countries and the only KSA carrier serving the four major airports in UAE, in line with flynas growth and expansion plan and parallel with the national objectives in the aviation sector in the Kingdom.