Home Transport Aviation Saudia launches first flight to Birmingham Airport This is a significant step in Saudia’s strategy of expanding its international network and strengthening connections between the kingdom and the rest of the world by Divsha Bhat July 4, 2023 Image credit: Twitter @bhx_official Saudi Airlines (Saudia), in partnership with the Air Connectivity Program, has launched its first direct and regular flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to Birmingham International Airport in the UK. This is a significant step in Saudia’s strategy of expanding its international network and strengthening connections between the kingdom and the rest of the world. The announcement ceremony took place at Al-Fursan International Lounge, where the inaugural Saudia flight departed from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Birmingham. ?? New Airline Alert ?? ?? Our warmest welcome to @Saudi_Airlines, who have landed at Birmingham Airport for the time today! ✈ Saudia Airlines will be flying three times a week to the vibrant city of Jeddah, it’s great to have you on board with us.#BHX #Jeddah pic.twitter.com/puU6lPj6oM — Birmingham Airport (@bhx_official) July 2, 2023 The event was attended by the British Consul General to the kingdom, Cecille El Beleidi, as well as officials from the Air Connectivity Program and Saudia. Upon landing at Birmingham Airport, the Saudi flight was greeted with a water cannon salute. This ceremonial gesture is a tradition in the aviation industry, symbolising a special occasion. Read: Saudia and Kuwait Airways sign codeshare agreement Tags Aviation Birmingham Airport Saudi Arabia Saudia 0 Comments You might also like By the numbers: Global air passenger demand soars in March Saudi Arabia’s Q1 GDP contracts by 1.8%, oil sector weighs Saudi petrochemical group SABIC reports 62% plunge in profits The economy of language: Saudi Arabia’s young workers pivot to English