Royal Jordanian and Bahrain-based Gulf Air have signed a new full code-share agreement offering passengers 11 flights per week between Jordan and Bahrain
Aviation
Regional airlines recover from the impact of Arab Spring
The number of passengers flying on regional airlines in the Middle East increased by 23.4 per cent in February compared to the same period last year as the aviation industry shrugged off the impact of the Arab Spring, according to the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) monthly report
Regional airlines showed 14.5 per cent growth
The regions airlines saw traffic grow by 14.5 per cent in January, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Saudi Airlines places US$2.4 billion Boeing order
Saudi Arabian Airlines has placed an order for eight Boeing 777-300ERs valued at US$2.4 billion.
Emirates expands operations in Iraq
Emirates has announced a 75 per cent additional capacity increase between Dubai and Baghdad from the beginning of February, boosting its services to seven flights per week in a move to support Iraqi business segments.