Riyadh Air and China’s TravelSky Technology have signed a Distribution Cooperation Agreement in Beijing, marking a key step in the Saudi carrier’s entry into the Chinese market and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China.
Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for its new Riyadh-Bangkok service, with three weekly flights beginning September 2. The route will connect King Khalid International Airport with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, strengthening the Saudi carrier’s presence in Asia.
Riyadh Air has launched its inaugural flight to Mumbai, marking its entry into the Indian market and becoming the airline’s eighth scheduled destination just eight weeks after commencing operations.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has launched three new employment-linked scholarship programmes aimed at developing Saudi talent for the Kingdom's growing aviation sector.
Riyadh Air has announced the expansion of its network in Asia with the launch of new flights connecting Riyadh with Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan, and Manila in the Philippines.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a PIF company, expects its Sfeer lifestyle membership programme to reach one million members this month, less than a year after launch.
The Saudi Government Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) has signed a framework agreement with Riyadh Air to join and activate its services through the unified framework agreement for government ERCAB in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and the National Center for Government Resource Systems.
Riyadh Air has launched its inaugural Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur service, marking its entry into Southeast Asia. The thrice-weekly nonstop route strengthens Saudi Arabia-Malaysia connectivity, supporting tourism, trade and travel links between the two markets.
Saudi fintech firm barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic agreement to develop an integrated payment technology solution for the airline. Under the agreement, barq will serve as Riyadh Air’s strategic payment technology partner, supporting implementation, integration and ongoing platform development.
Riyadh Air is expanding its Asian network with new services to Islamabad, Lahore and Manila, with ticket sales now open for the three destinations. The airline will launch flights to Islamabad on August 14, Lahore on August 18 and Manila on September 9, 2026.
