Saudia is set to mostly focus on Muslim pilgrims making the journey to Saudi Arabia’s holy sites while Riyadh Air will target non-religious traffic, including international transit passengers
The state-owned carrier operated 176,300 flights while transit flights registered 77 per cent growth compared to the year 2019
The group is looking to purchase 100 Lilium jets and German-made electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to operate the service
Global aviation analytics provider, Cirium, has unveiled its latest statistics for airline punctuality in 2023
Benefits that would be available for guests booking flights on Saudia or Riyadh Air will be announced when Riyadh Air launches in 2025
Red Sea Global has been commissioned to carry out refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport in Saudi Arabia
A delegation of Saudi ministers and leaders were the first guests of the destination
The new colours hold deep symbolism representing the authenticity of the Saudi identity
The airport, assigned the code RSI, witnessed the arrival of its first flight by Saudia Airlines.
The airport is set to open this year along with the first three resorts at The Red Sea destination
The shareholders are offering 24 million shares in the cargo firm, equivalent to 30 per cent of the paid-up capital post-listing
Customers have to book tickets between August 17-30, with the validity for travel being between September to November
The new routes reinforce Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boost the growth of the tourism and aviation sectors
The aircraft is said to offer new levels of performance, seating 180 to 220 passengers in a typical two-class interior layout
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
All the digital systems developed by Accenture will be designed specifically for the airline, increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs
Guests may expect to gain all the benefits of codeshare flights including connectivity, baggage transfer and the convenience of having their entire journey managed by one airline
It has confirmed 56 additional weekly services to 14 destinations
The contract’s scope includes project management for master planning, design and construction services, through to testing, commissioning, operational readiness, activation and transition
The mini terminal includes artificial intelligence-powered self-boarding kiosks and five luggage carousels as well as 15 meeting rooms for pre-flight cabin crew briefings
The route will allow French travellers to reach AlUla in just five hours
Saudia will serve Red Sea Farms’ produce, such as snack tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers to passengers, to meet customer demand and its own sustainability goals
The service has been launched as part of the country’s ‘Air Connectivity Program’, which aims to connect the kingdom to its main target markets and boost tourism
Airlines, hotels, tourism boards and travel trade operators from around the world came together for the event
From November 21, the airline will operate 60 special daily flights for fans which will run from both Riyadh and Jeddah to Doha
Saudia will operate direct flights to select regional and international destinations, with weekly flights to Dubai set to start by the end of June
All American Express Saudi Arabia card members can transfer two Membership Rewards points in exchange for one AlFursan mile
The division will have a dedicated meetings and events team that assists with corporate travel needs and event organisation worldwide
Both direct nonstop routes, set to begin in December, will operate from Jeddah thrice weekly
The carrier is targeting a fleet of 250 aircraft by 2030