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Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it has signed a codeshare agreement with the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, which would allow greater connectivity between the United States and the Middle East. Under this agreement, which allows airlines to sell seats on each other's flights, Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Saudia Airlines flyers will gain access to 12 destinations in the U.S. Saudia and Delta will start selling codeshare itineraries after receiving all government approvals.<br/>

Sydney will be the first Australian gateway to see flights to Beijing’s new airport, with a service starting near the end of this year. China Southern will fly non-stop to Beijing Daxing Airport four times per week from 13 December, with 28 business class seats and 258 economy class seats on each of its A330s. Beijing Daxing, opened in 2019, is located to the city’s south in the middle of Beijing, Tianjin and Xiong’an, and currently hosts 216 passenger routes to 197 destinations in 25 countries and regions. It complements Beijing Capital Airport, still the main international gateway for the Chinese capital. Sydney will be the first destination in Oceania, adding to Daxing’s 35 existing international destinations. “We are proud to be the first airport in Australia offering flights to Beijing Daxing, providing passengers with unprecedented choice and convenience when travelling to Sydney,” said Greg Botham, group executive for aviation growth and group strategy at Sydney Airport.<br/>