{
  "id": 5958297,
  "title": "New Madinah-Karachi route launches with two weekly flights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/new-madinah-karachi-route-launches-with-two-weekly-flights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T09:44:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/new-madinah-karachi-route-launches-with-two-weekly-flights-1.500664878"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai-based low-cost carrier flyadeal has introduced two weekly flights between Madinah and Karachi, marking its expansion into Pakistan. The route commenced operations on Sunday, with the inaugural flight from Madinah arriving in Karachi. The Airbus A320neo aircraft, carrying 186 all-Economy Class seats, will operate the service. Noteworthy features of the aircraft include USB-A or USB-C charging ports for each seat, larger overhead bins, and mood lighting. With this launch, Karachi becomes the second Saudi city, after Riyadh, connected to Madinah via flyadeal's international network. This addition brings the total number of routes connecting flyadeal's network with Pakistan to seven, up from the initial two routes when the carrier entered the market last year. flyadeal's network in India is also expanding with a new route from Riyadh.\n\nIn line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, flyadeal aims to double its network and fleet by 2030. To achieve this growth, Airbus A321neo and widebody A330-900neo aircraft are set to join the current all-A320 fleet starting in 2027.",
  "summary": "Dubai: flyadeal has launched two weekly flights between Madinah and Karachi. The Saudia Group low-cost carrier inaugurated the route on Sunday, with its first flight from Madinah arriving in Karachi. Flights will be operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft fitted with 186 all-Economy Class seats. Each seat includes USB-A or USB-C…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}