Riyadh Air

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Riyadh Air, TravelSky sign distribution deal to expand China presence

Sun, 09 Aug 2026

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.

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Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for new Bangkok service

Sun, 09 Aug 2026

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.

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Riyadh Air enters Indian market with inaugural Mumbai flight

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

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.

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Riyadh Air launches three employment-linked aviation scholarship programmes

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

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.

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Riyadh Air announces flights to Pakistan, Philippines

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

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.

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Riyadh Air begins Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur service

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

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.

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Riyadh Air launches ticket sales for daily Mumbai-Riyadh flights

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for its first India route, launching daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights between Mumbai and Riyadh from August 4, 2026, linking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with King Khalid International Airport.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudia Cargo seals interline agreement with Riyadh Air freight unit

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo, the freight division of the kingdom’s new national carrier Riyadh Air, a wholly-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, have announced the signing of an interline agreement that will strengthen cargo connectivity and expand global network reach.

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Acciona Cultura delivers premium Hafawa Lounge for Riyadh Air

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Acciona Cultura has completed Riyadh Air’s 2,000 sq m Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International Airport, delivering a premium, technology-driven passenger experience and marking a milestone in the launch of Saudi Arabia’s new national airline.

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Riyadh Air launches RX Pay branded card rewards programme

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Riyadh Air has launched RX Pay, a branded payment card suite developed with leading Saudi banks to offer guests a more rewarding way to pay, shop and travel.