London: flynas has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East for 2026 for the ninth consecutive year at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held in London, in the presence of leading global aviation industry executives and officials. The airline also advanced in the global rankings, further strengthening its position among the world's top 10 low-cost airlines. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Skytrax World Airline Awards, established in 1999, are among the most prestigious awards in the aviation industry, as their results are based on rigorous and independent surveys conducted by the organization to measure customer satisfaction, with millions of travelers from around the world participating in the voting process, covering more than 70 categories spanning all aspects of the travel experience. The accolade further strengthens flynas' position as a leading success story in Saudi Arabia's aviation sector. It reflects the rapid development of the Kingdom's aviation industry, in line with the ob jectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance Saudi Arabia's position as a global hub for aviation, travel, and tourism. In June 2026, the carrier was also awarded a four-star low-cost airline rating by Skytrax, making it the highest-rated low-cost airline in the Middle East, following a comprehensive audit covering approximately 800 elements of the travel experience, including airport services, seat comfort, cabin cleanliness, food and beverage quality, and the efficiency of cabin crew and staff. The latest Skytrax award adds to the series of international awards and achievements earned by flynas in 2026, including being named the Middle East's Leading Low-Cost Airline at the World Travel Awards for the 12th consecutive year, alongside winning the title of the Middle East's Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for 2026. flynas continues to advance its ambitious growth and expansion strategy, 'We Connect the World to the Kingdom,' to strengthen air connectivity with global markets and expand travel options for p assengers, in line with the objectives of the National Aviation Strategy. flynas, the best LCC in the Middle East and a leading low-cost airline worldwide, is the first airline listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). It operates 156 routes to more than 80 domestic and international destinations in 38 countries with more than 2,000 weekly flights. It has flown 110 million passengers since its launch in 2007, aiming to reach 165 domestic and international destinations within its growth and expansion plan, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.