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  • SAUDIA announces major expansion, adds 25 new destinations

    SAUDIA recently launched “Your Ticket Your Visa” in January. The first-of-its-kind service provides guests with even easier access to the Kingdom through a digital integration system that links transit visas with flight tickets.

  • Saudia’s new service to offer 96-hour tourist visa upon ticket purchase

    Saudi Arabia’s Airlines Saudia will offer the service of issuing a tourist visa for free when purchasing a ticket, Abdullah al-Shahrani, the airlines spokesperson told the Okaz daily. The service will be launched “in the next few days,” al-Shahrani explained, adding that the visa will only be issued to those who wish to visit the Kingdom for tourism purposes and to perform Umrah.

  • Saudia to buy up to 100 Lilium electric aircraft for domestic network

    Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has signed an agreement with German air taxi developer Lilium to buy up to 100 of its aircraft for use on Saudia's domestic network, the state carrier's chief executive said on Wednesday. Saudia CEO Ibrahim Koshy said the planes would be "a premium service" that carry four to six passengers, adding "it shows Saudia's commitment to sustainability because we're talking about 100% electric aircraft and we are the first airline in the MENA region that's introducing this as part of their network."

  • Saudi Arabia plots third global airline at NEOM, alongside RIA, Saudia

    “This comes down to geography and demand. NEOM basically sits in between three continents, and you can reach 40 percent of the world in maximum four hours flying time. Given the immense scale of this project and how it is envisaged to become one of the tourist capitals of the world, having a dedicated airline that basically just flies to NEOM and back makes a lot of strategic sense,” a source said, adding: “The issue for now is how this all fits into the current vision of having two carriers, Saudi and RIA.”

  • Saudi Arabia plots third global airline at NEOM, alongside RIA, Saudia

    The airline – which would be the third Saudi carrier following on from Saudia and the soon to be launched RIA – would position the spectacular destination as a hub for international tourists, with direct flights to cities in Europe and Asia. Although plans are at an early stage, it is understood that the Kingdom is keen to brand NEOM as a stand-alone destination with its own dedicated airline.

  • Saudi agtech Red Sea Farms signs MoU with Saudia, to supply locally grown produce

    Red Sea Farms has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudia – the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. The new partnership will see the airline’s passengers enjoy sustainable, high-quality, locally-sourced meal options, both in-flight and at airport lounges, while also lowering food miles by replacing imports. Simon Roopchand, CEO of Red Sea Farms Middle East, said: “Our new partnership with Saudia is another step to introduce our unrivalled fresh produce to a wider and discerning public, while significantly scaling our business. As a proudly Saudi-made company contributing to the country’s 2030 goals – including achieving an environmentally sustainable society and the recent extension to net zero by 2060 – we are delighted to partner with the national flag carrier and aim to be the country’s flag carrier for sustainable foods.”

  • Hajj season will see Saudi Arabia’s Saudia airline make 268 international flights

    In the lead up to Hajj season, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has announced that it will have a dedicated fleet of 14 aircraft for Hajj pilgrims, which are expected to make 268 international flights as well as 32 domestic flights. Pilgrims visiting the Kingdom will be flown in from all over the world to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah or Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. From there, they will embark on their journey to Makkah (Mecca). After visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, they will be flown back to their home countries.

  • Saudia airline announces commercial flights to Saudi megacity project NEOM

    Saudia airline has announced that it will launch weekly flights from NEOM Bay Airport to Dubai in late June, and plans a direct route to London.

  • Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia restarts flights to Istanbul

    Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia on Saturday resumed flights to Istanbul after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. A flight operated by the airline landed at Istanbul Airport on Saturday from Jeddah with 130 passengers on board.

  • Saudia launches direct weekly flights from Paris to AlUla

    The weekly non-stop flights will operate until March 27, when the ongoing Winter at Tantora festival comes to an end. The four-month programme of events, running from December 21 to March 27, features an expansive array of offerings spanning music, arts, fashion, food and wellness.