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Gulf and Middle East Carriers Continue To Expand

Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal began operations in September, as regional growth continues apace.

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By Peter Shaw-Smith • Contributor - Middle East

November 10, 2017

Outside the Middle East “Big Three” (Emirates Airline, Etihad and Qatar Airways), other international airlines are making steady progress growing in the region, although results have been mixed. Flydubai again reported losses in the first half of the year, while Air Arabia improved. Saudi Arabia’s new low-cost subsidiary, flyadeal, EgyptAir and Oman Air are all in the process of expanding their fleets.

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