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The Top 10 Biggest Airlines in the Middle East by seat capacity (and yes, there is one foreign one as well) Airlines in the Middle East have been busy adding seats in the month of Oct. FLYNAS added an additional 248,000 seats (an increase of 26%) in Oct 2024 vs Oct 2023 Etihad with 220,000 more seats (a 25% increase); and Saudia with 148,000 more seats (up 6%) Gulf Air recorded the fastest growth rate this month, with the airline increasing seats by 27% compared to last Oct Qatar Airways was slightly lower with a -1.3% drop And then you have Indigo from #india In terms of total seats 💺 1) Emirates 2) Saudia 3) Qatar Airways Also interesting to see that 50% of the top ten are low cost airlines! #aviation #travel

Qatar Airways – One Of The Fastest Growing Airlines In the world Qatar Airways – Although it started as a small airline carrier that only had two aircraft. But then it has grown out to be the biggest airline in the Middle East. In the 2020s, it becomes one of the world’s leading airline carriers. Even it has more than 200 aircraft in its fleet. So how did it get to be a successful airline over time? Let’s read on. #qatarairways #qatar #biggestmiddleeastairline #fastestgrowingairlines #blogger #blogging #travelblogs

some unique in-flight experiences you might experience with Middle Eastern airlines: 1-Dates and Arabic Coffee: When flying with Middle Eastern carriers like Emirates, Etihad, or Qatar Airways, you’ll often receive a warm welcome with a small tray of dates and a cup of Arabic coffee. It’s a delightful way to start your journey. The coffee is usually flavored with cardamom and served in a tiny handleless cup. 2-In-Flight Prayer: On some Middle Eastern airlines, you might notice passengers standing up and facing Mecca during prayer times. The cabin crew usually announce the Qibla direction, and passengers perform their prayers in the aisle or at the back of the plane. 3-Business Class Luxury: Middle Eastern airlines are famous for their business and first-class cabins. Expect seats that convert into fully flat beds, gourmet meals served on fine china, and top-notch amenities. You’ll feel like royalty, even at 30,000 feet. #middleast #travel #cabincrew #firstclass #infographics #iraq #erbil #baghdad #UAE #Saudiarabia #Qatar

What's happening with airlines in the Middle East region this month? - Emirates has the most seats in August: 3.3M - Etihad remains the fastest growing airline in the region this month, with capacity up 30% year on year.  This equates to an increase of 254,000 seats. - In terms of volume increases, SAUDI AIRLINES leads with 291,000 additional seats, equivalent to an increase of 11% on last August. - Two other Saudi carriers - flynas and flyadeal are also recording strong growth, up 17% and 12% respectively. #Infomartive #Aviationdaily #Marketgrowth #Middleeast

NEW REPORT: In this week's Ishka View Extra, we turn our attention to the Middle East, and Analyst Suzie Zevenhuizen reviews the recent performance of some of the LCC’s serving the aviation market in the region, including flydubai, flynas, Air Arabia, Jazeera Airways and Salamair. While demand remains elevated in the region, aggressive capacity deployment and new entrants in the market have put pressure on yields. That said, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Saudia continue to operate almost 40% of the region’s total capacity...➜ https://shorturl.at/10Jtz Our Ishka View Extra: Airline Credit Profiles Reports are complimentary extracts from Ishka's Airline Credit Profiles platform. For a more in-depth analysis on the creditworthiness of 170 of the world’s airlines and book your personal, no-obligation demonstration today ➜ https://bit.ly/3sTJ45L Any questions? Email us on team@ishkaglobal.com #aviation #finance #aviationfinace #airlines #investors #lessor #leasing #middleeast #flydubai #flynas #airarabia #jazeera #emirates

‏أفضل 20 شركة طيران في العالم في الأداء التشغيلي لعام 2023 ‏(الخطوط السعودية حصلت على المرتبة 20 بمعدل تشغيلي 81% ) ‏TOP 20 GLOBAL AIRLINES ‏RANKED BY ON-TIME PERFORMANCE ‏1. Garuda Indonesia 95.28% ‏2. Oman Air 93.56% ‏3. Safair 92.07% ‏4. Eurowings 92.07% ‏5. Copa Airlines 89.38% ‏6. Royal Jordanian 86.38% ‏7. Iberia 84.86% ‏8. Qatar Airways 84.63% ‏9. Delta Air Lines 83.21% ‏10. LOT - Polish Airlines 83.08% ‏11. Jetstar Japan 83.03% ‏12. LATAM Airlines Group 82.74% ‏13. Etihad Airways 82.68% ‏14. Azul Airlines 82.39% ‏15. IndiGo 82.17% ‏16. All Nippon Airways 81.63% ‏17. Sky Airline 81.48% ‏18. Gulf Air 81.47% ‏19. Japan Airlines 81.38% ‏20. Saudi Arabian Airlines 81.08% ‏Source , OAG

Are you surprised that Saudia is the 2nd largest in the Gulf after Emirates (and not QR or EY)? Or that Flyadeal is larger than AirArabia among LCCs? That's the underdog effect. If you look at the Top 10 airlines by seats in the Middle East (thanks, OAG) for August 2024, you will find some interesting insights. While the perception may be that the "ME Big3" are Emirates, Qatar and Etihad, the reality is different. Saudia is bigger than Qatar Airways thanks to the 11% annual seat growth. Despite Etihad's 30% annual growth, it's outside the top 5! If you combine the growth at flynas and flyadeal, which is 17% and 12%, respectively, you'll see that Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing aviation market in the region. In fact, Flyadeal is now larger than the traditional LCC leader in the region - Air Arabia. Having lived in the region and worked with most of these airlines in the last 17 years, I know you always need to look under the hood to get the true picture. From Qatar Airways, which became the largest international airline during the pandemic, to helping to start Flyadeal as one of the strongest LCCs today. As these airlines balance their growth with sustainability priorities, it will be interesting to see the paths they take. Did you get any surprising insights from this chart?

Qatar Airways Group chief executive officer, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the airline. In an exclusive interview with CNBC – his first since being appointed Qatar Airways’ Group chief executive officer in November 2023, Al-Meer stated: “This is a new era.” He said: “Based on the demand from certain sectors, we see a high demand for First Class, and as such, have decided to introduce a newly-designed First Class cabin unique to Qatar Airways. No one can develop a First Class cabin better than us – we are combining the experience of flying commercial and executive jets to develop something new. We are 70 to 80 per cent ready and are only finalising colours. We are hoping to announce it soon.” Badr Al-Meer further revealed Qatar Airways’ redesign of its premium Qsuite set to debut at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Qatar Airways' award-winning Qsuite Business Class challenged industry norms when it was launched in 2017, and continues to be a benchmark for the aviation industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_TVveas #ceo #airlinesandairplanes #people #newdevelopments #aviationindustry

What's happening with airlines in the Middle East region this month? - Emirates has the most seats in August: 3.3M - Etihad remains the fastest growing airline in the region this month, with capacity up 30% year on year.  This equates to an increase of 254,000 seats. - In terms of volume increases, SAUDI AIRLINES leads with 291,000 additional seats, equivalent to an increase of 11% on last August. - Two other Saudi carriers - flynas and flyadeal are also recording strong growth, up 17% and 12% respectively.

Are you surprised that Saudia is the 2nd largest in the Gulf after Emirates (and not QR or EY)? Or that Flyadeal is larger than AirArabia among LCCs? That's the underdog effect. If you look at the Top 10 airlines by seats in the Middle East (thanks, OAG) for August 2024, you will find some interesting insights. While the perception may be that the "ME Big3" are Emirates, Qatar and Etihad, the reality is different. Saudia is bigger than Qatar Airways thanks to the 11% annual seat growth. Despite Etihad's 30% annual growth, it's outside the top 5! If you combine the growth at flynas and flyadeal, which is 17% and 12%, respectively, you'll see that Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing aviation market in the region. In fact, Flyadeal is now larger than the traditional LCC leader in the region - Air Arabia. Having lived in the region and worked with most of these airlines in the last 17 years, I know you always need to look under the hood to get the true picture. From Qatar Airways, which became the largest international airline during the pandemic, to helping to start Flyadeal as one of the strongest LCCs today. As these airlines balance their growth with sustainability priorities, it will be interesting to see the paths they take. Did you get any surprising insights from this chart? #airlines #aviation #travel