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Riyadh Air Receives First Two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air Receives First Two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air received its first two custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, marking a key step in the launch of Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier. The aircraft arrived in tandem at about 10 a.m. local time and received a water cannon salute upon touchdown. The aircraft, operating under the call signs Riyadh 1 an
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Riyadh Air opens public sales for Riyadh-London flights
Riyadh Air opens public sales for Riyadh-London flights | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh Air announced the launch of full public ticket sales for flights between Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and London Heathrow, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The route will begin operating with Riyadh Air’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from July 1, 2026. Tickets are available through the Riyadh Air app, the airline’s website and a
May 191 min read


Riyadh Air, Mastercard launch travel-payments alliance focused on digital ecosystem
RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh Air and Mastercard unveiled an alliance on Thursday linking payments, travel and technology, with both sides positioning the partnership as a platform for consumer payments, premium airport services and next-generation B2B travel payments. A Riyadh Air press release described the partnership as part of a broader plan to build an integrated financial and payment ecosystem tied to the airline’s digital-first operati
Feb 51 min read


Riyadh Air to Launch Daily London Heathrow Flights Oct 26
📷SPA Riyadh, October 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier and a Public Investment Fund...
Oct 8, 20252 min read
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