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
Members of Etihad Guest and Saudia’s Alfursan programme can earn and redeem miles on flights across both carriers’ networks
Saudi Arabia will be ready to resume all international flight operations on March 31
The additional routes will increase Saudia’s total number of international destinations to 33
The Saudi airline restarted international flights on September 15 after six-months of Covid-19 restrictions
The kingdom has been bringing back stranded Saudi citizens from around the world
The verdict said the compensation was for the “psychological and financial harm” the passenger had sustained