Flynas News
Flynas welcomes Airbus A380 to fleet as Hajj begins
Flynas has temporarily welcome the Airbus A380 to its fleet as it begins to welcome Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The low-cost carrier thus becomes the first airline from the country to fly the largest passenger plane in the world.
Flynas places new A321XLR order with Airbus
Flynas has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for ten A321XLR aircraft. The new plane, which was launched at the Paris Air Show this week, is the longest-range variant of the A320.
flynas completes IATA operational safety audit registration
flynas has completed its IATA operational safety audit registration, an internationally accepted evaluation process of an its operational management and control systems. IOSA is an established standard in the airline industry, and registration is synonymous to an airline’s commitment to safety.
Flynas unveils new destinations for summer season
New routes include the international cities of Sarajevo in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Vienna in Austria, Trabzon in Turkey, Batumi and Tbilisi in Georgia, and Baku in Azerbaijan.
flynas welcomes latest Airbus A320neo to fleet in Saudi Arabia
flynas has received its second Airbus A320neo aircraft. The plane is the latest of 80 set to be delivered in an $8.5 billion deal with Airbus. This deal is the second-largest aircraft purchase deal in the Middle East and is a game changer for the air-travel industry in Saudi Arabia and the entire region.
flynas unveils new Umrah packages in Germany
The packages encompass a multitude of service including transportation, tickets, accommodation, and tours, to encourage visitors of the Holy Mosque to explore the Saudi Arabia’s touristic sites.
Flynas welcomes first A320neo to fleet in Saudi Arabia
The A320neo, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will support Flynas’ expansion plans while providing greater operational efficiency and passenger comfort.
flynas adds four new destinations for summer season
flynas has announced the launch of direct flights to Tbilisi in Georgia, Vienna in Austria, Baku in Azerbaijan and Athens in Greece. This step is a part of flynas’ expansion strategy for the year 2018, which aims to reach as many destinations as possible.
Flynas signs Travelport distribution deal
Travelport and Flynas, a leading low-cost carrier from Saudi Arabia, have today announced the signing of a multi-year, full content agreement. Launched in 2007, Flynas operates nearly 1,000 weekly flights to 30 destinations within and outside Saudi Arabia
flynas orders 120 A320 neo aircraft
The agreement is worth SAR 32 billion ($8.6 billion) at list prices and includes 80 firm orders with deliveries scheduled during 2018-2026. Another 40 purchase rights were announced earlier by Ayed Al Jeaid, chairman NAS Holding, and Bander Al Mohanna, chief executive NAS Holding Group.
Pegasus signs codeshare deal with flynas of Saudi Arabia
Leading low-cost airlines from Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a codeshare agreement to offer their guests connections on both airlines’ networks. With the new agreement, Pegasus guests can now fly to Riyadh and Jeddah via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, while flynas guests travelling from Riyadh and Jeddah can fly to Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Hatay and Trabzon via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.
Paul Byrne, chief executive, Flynas
Breaking Travel News catches up with Flynas chief executive Paul Byrne as the Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier takes the title of Middle East’s Low-cost Carrier.