Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) following the launch of its inaugural flights to London and Jeddah, marking a milestone in its global expansion strategy.
Riyadh Air launched its first domestic route between Riyadh and Jeddah on June 15, marking a key step in expanding its Kingdom-wide network, with flight frequencies set to increase from two daily services to four from July 2.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural flight, RX401, from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.
Riyadh Air has launched the Nawat Cabin Crew Programme to train Saudi nationals for aviation careers, supporting Vision 2030 and its goal of connecting Saudi Arabia to over 100 destinations by 2030.
Saudi Public Investment Fund's (PIF) tourism, travel, and entertainment ecosystem aims to capitalise on the growing Saudi tourism industry by developing strategic assets that generate reliable returns, improving air‑connectivity and leveraging world‑class events to attract visitors.
Riyadh Air, the world’s newest airline from Saudi Arabia, has joined hands with Mastercard to unveil a bold strategic alliance that will see the duo develop a portfolio of innovative consumer products including Riyadh Air-branded credit and prepaid cards built for the next generation of travellers.
Riyadh Air and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming global travel through the integration of payments, technology, and travel experiences. The collaboration introduces innovations across consumer payments, premium airport experiences, and next-generation B2B travel payments.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced Cairo as a key addition to its growing network, with daily services to begin soon from Riyadh aboard its new state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Riyadh Air has unveiled its first premium airport lounge, the Hafawa Lounge, at King Khalid International Airport, created in partnership with the multidisciplinary design studio Yabu Pushelberg. Spanning nearly 2,000 square meters between Terminals 1 and 2, the lounge accommodates around 370 Business Elite and Business Class guests and marks a milestone ahead of the airline’s commercial launch.
Riyadh Air has launched its First Officer Scholarship Programme with guaranteed employment, creating a new pathway for Saudi nationals to train, qualify, and return home prepared to operate the airline’s Boeing and Airbus fleet as First Officer Pilots.
