Riyadh Airlines to Expand Its Direct Flight Network
Riyadh Airlines to Expand Its Direct Flight Network
The CEO of Riyadh Airlines, Tony Douglas, announced plans to expand the direct flight network, aiming to connect Riyadh with 110 air destinations within 5 years, reported Aleqtsad.
Douglas stated that it is unacceptable for Riyadh to lack connections to destinations like Tokyo, Shanghai, and Australia, pointing out that the Saudi economy is the fastest growing among the G20 nations. Therefore, it deserves better connectivity.
He previously confirmed that the company will add new destinations each time it receives a new delivery of aircraft. This is expected to link all major capitals in Europe, many secondary cities, all major cities on the North American east coast, Canada, all major Asian cities, and all major cities in the Indian subcontinent.
“The reality today is that Riyadh is simply not well enough connected. You cannot currently travel directly to Tokyo or Sydney, for example. Therefore, Riyadh Airlines takes this responsibility upon itself for a comprehensive connection of the world’s major cities to the Kingdom,” added the CEO.
Riyadh Air’s Agreement with Turkish Airlines
signed a strategic memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Turkish Airlines, as per Al-Arabiya. This collaboration offers a broad range of benefits and services for passengers traveling between Riyadh and Istanbul, and other routes between Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2023 International Air Services Negotiations Conference in Riyadh. This marks a step towards future collaborative partnerships. It aims to enable travelers fully utilize the global network of both carriers through a comprehensive code-sharing agreement.
Riyadh Airlines’ Agreement with Lufthansa Systems
Riyadh Airlines has strategically signed an agreement with Germany’s Lufthansa Systems, marking a significant collaboration.
This agreement, focusing on technological advancement, involves implementing a cloud-based integrated operational suite.
It encompasses advanced solutions such as Lido Flight 4D, NetLine/Ops ++, NetLine/Crew, and NetLine/HubControl, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and coordination.
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Last Month, the director of operations at Riyadh Airlines said that the company is still moving with airline companies and placing an order to purchase a narrow-body aircraft.
The airline, owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which began its plans in 2025, this month will purchase a “significant” number of aircraft required in the decision.
Riyadh Airlines was established in a strategic plan to diversify the Saudi economy.
The airlines would have about 170 employees by 2030. So far, the airline has 150 employees, including 20 drones.
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