RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline flyadeal saw a significant increase in available seating capacity in the first half of this year, reaching 5 million, which represents a 9 percent rise compared to the same period in 2023. According to a press statement, the airline operated 75 routes during the first six months of 2024, an 8 percent increase from the previous year. This growth highlights its role in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector as the Kingdom seeks to enhance its global tourism profile and reduce its reliance on oil revenues.