Saudia denies claims after lessor sues for $460mn
Saudia (SV, Jeddah) has said it would defend itself against what it called inaccurate claims after Shariah-compliant lessor Alif Segregated… Read More »
Saudi airline faces claim over 50 leased Airbus planes
State-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines is facing a claim in London’s High Court filed last month by a Dubai-based financial services… Read More »
Traffic May Drop 70 Percent at World’s Busiest Airport for International Travel
The chief executive officer of the world’s busiest airport for international travel said passenger traffic could drop by as much as 70… Read More »
Hotel Indigo Brand Still Expanding Despite COVID-19 Impact
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, will open a total of 14 properties by the end… Read More »
Nigerian unrest causes temporary flight cancellations
Several airlines, including Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson), Qatar Airways (QR, Doha Hamad Int’l), and Dana Air (9J,… Read More »
Israel’s Arkia to debut UAE ops in early 1Q21
Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) announced on October 20 direct flights to Dubai Int’l, a further sign… Read More »
Etihad Airways plans sukuk to make it “greener” – report
Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int’l) plans to sell a US dollar-denominated sukuk, or “sharia-compliant” Islamic bond, as part of… Read More »
Etihad Airways Completes Historic Flight
Less than two months after President Donald Trump helped broker a peace deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, Etihad… Read More »