Budget carrier Flyadeal secures aviation’s highest safety accreditation: Flyadeal received the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, the industry’s highest safety standard, according to a statement. The audit evaluated the airline’s adherence to safety protocols across maintenance, flight operations, and security. The accreditation opens the door for IATA membership, potentially linking Flyadeal to a global network of over 320 airlines.

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Saudia Airlines received the best business class crew in North America award at the Business Travel Awards, it said in a post on X.

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) took home the 2024 Japan Tourism Award at the Japan Tourism Expo in Tokyo, according to state news agency SPA. SRSA’s Environmental Protection of Coastal Tourism initiative was recognized for balancing marine conservation with sustainable tourism.

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