The new routes reinforce Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boost the growth of the tourism and aviation sectors
The aircraft is said to offer new levels of performance, seating 180 to 220 passengers in a typical two-class interior layout
This is a significant step in Saudia’s strategy of expanding its international network and strengthening connections between the kingdom and the rest of the world
All the digital systems developed by Accenture will be designed specifically for the airline, increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs
Guests may expect to gain all the benefits of codeshare flights including connectivity, baggage transfer and the convenience of having their entire journey managed by one airline
It has confirmed 56 additional weekly services to 14 destinations
The contract’s scope includes project management for master planning, design and construction services, through to testing, commissioning, operational readiness, activation and transition
The mini terminal includes artificial intelligence-powered self-boarding kiosks and five luggage carousels as well as 15 meeting rooms for pre-flight cabin crew briefings
The route will allow French travellers to reach AlUla in just five hours
Saudia will serve Red Sea Farms’ produce, such as snack tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers to passengers, to meet customer demand and its own sustainability goals
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