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Lebanese flag-carrier to join Saudi Arabian Airlines on SkyTeam roster LEBANONS MEA: The Lebanese airline will join up with some of the biggest names in aviation when it becomes a SkyTeam member (Getty Images) Lebanon’s flag-carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), has announced plans to join SkyTeam, one of the world’s biggest alliances. The airline will sign a deal on 28 February, paving the way for MEA to be granted full membership in 2012. “SkyTeam is actively working to strengthen its presence in the Middle East, one of the world's most important economic regions,” the alliance said, in a press statement. “MEA will be a valuable addition to the alliance by offering customers increased access to the Middle East and Western Africa.” The move comes a year after Saudi Arabian Airlines also moved to join SkyTeam. The Lebanese airline will join up with some of the biggest names in aviation when it becomes a SkyTeam member. Among the alliance’s carriers are

Saudi Arabian Airlines is planning a major restructuring of its cargo operations, said Saud Arab, acting vice president for cargo and sales. Fri 08 Sep 2006 12:00 AM Saudi Arabian Airlines is planning a major restructuring of its cargo operations, said Saud Arab, acting vice president for cargo and sales. Arab told Air Cargo last month that the national airline is planning to privatise its cargo unit by the end of the year and will be putting the subsidiary out for tender in due course. “We believe that by privatising our cargo unit we will be able to introduce a new structure for cargo, in regards to making it a core business for sales and services, finance and human resources,” said Arab. He remained tight-lipped as to the percentage of the unit to be sold or the date for the deadline of bids, but said the process would be completed by the end of the year. “We are currently having in-depth meetings and are close to finishing our proposed programme to be co

Athens is Saudia Cargo’s new destination to be operated year-round, with four weekly flights from Riyadh starting in June on-board the Billy-capacity of Saudia A-320 aircraft. Share by  Logistics Middle East Staff Thu 20 Jun 2019 01:00 PM Saudi Airlines Cargo Company launched two new Cargo routes from-to Athens, Greece & Marrakesh, Morocco starting June 2019, aiming to meet the growing demand for cargo operations & stimulate trade movement to/from both destinations. Athens is Saudia Cargo’s new destination to be operated year-round, with four weekly flights from Riyadh starting in June on-board the Billy-capacity of Saudia A-320 aircraft. Saudia Cargo signs breakbulk charter deal with Air Charter Service Furthermore, Marrakesh destination is operated by Seasonal flights from the 2nd of June till October 25th with three weekly flights from Jeddah through the Billy-capacity on board Saudia 787 aircraft

KSA carrier previously handled its own cargo sales in Holland. Share by  Robeel Haq Wed 18 Aug 2010 03:06 PM Active Airline Representatives has been appointed to represent Saudi Airlines Cargo Company in the Netherlands with effect from August 16th. The airline previously handled its own sales in Holland. Saudi Airlines Cargo Company operates up to eighteen B747-400F flights per week from Brussels to Saudi Arabia. Active will connect to these using express road feeders to Brussels. It will also have online access to capacity, and will be able to block space for regular customers and secure ad hoc space. “I am very pleased that Active Airline Representatives are representing us in the Netherlands. We selected them following a full analysis of the market and all the options available to us. Our sales strategy throughout Europe is undergoing significant change to reflect the changing dynamics in the marketplace," said Michael M

Airline signs new partnership with UAE's Fast Forward Cargo. Share by  Andy Sambidge Sun 17 Mar 2013 07:41 AM Saudi Airlines Cargo Co has said it has strengthened its relationship with Fast Forward Cargo in the UAE by increasing its frequencies to West Africa from Dubai World Central. Under an agreement signed by both parties, the new partnership will operate what is equivalent to 175 combined B747 flights between the UAE and West Africa, connecting mainly to Lagos in Nigeria and N'Djamena in Chad via Saudia Cargo's hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah. "The renewal of the contract with Fast Forward further strengthens our position in the UAE to Africa air cargo market," said Peter Scholten, VP Commercial at Saudia Cargo. "The weekly commitment from Fast Forward is an important client on our 2 weekly freighter flights to N'Djamena and a large contributor to our daily freighter flights to Lagos.&quo

Saudia Cargo has successfully provided all its logistical capabilities to bring the WWE wrestling ring equipment of the show that were forwarded by Sound Moves via Saudia Cargo freighters Share by  Logistics Middle East Staff Wed 12 Jun 2019 04:13 PM Saudi Airlines Cargo Company transported 175 Tons of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) equipment all the way to Jeddah, from Maastricht in the Netherlands for the WWE event that took place at King Abdullah Sports City in June. Saudia Cargo has successfully provided all its logistical capabilities to bring the WWE wrestling ring equipment of the show that were forwarded by Sound Moves via Saudia Cargo freighters. Boeing 747-8s & Boeing 777s carrying total tonnages of 175 tons delivered the cargoes in May. The company also provided special Ground Handling for the heavy loads at King Abdulaziz International Airport’s Cargo station. Saudia Cargo resumes freighter