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Riyadh Air Launches First Flights to Mumbai
Riyadh Air Launches First Flights to Mumbai RIYADH, August 5, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Riyadh Air has launched its first flights to Mumbai, marking the airline’s entry into the Indian market. Mumbai becomes Riyadh Air’s eighth scheduled destination, eight weeks after the carrier began commercial operations on June 10. The new route connects Riyadh with one of India’s main business and tourism hubs and adds another direct travel option between Saudi Arabia and India. Ticke
Aug 51 min read
Riyadh Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur
Riyadh Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air launched its first direct service to Kuala Lumpur, opening the Saudi carrier’s first route to Southeast Asia. The airline will operate three flights a week between King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The route will provide direct travel between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia for business, tourism, trade and education.
Jul 311 min read
Riyadh Air Orders Six Additional Airbus A350-1000s, Expanding Total Airbus Fleet to 91 Aircraft
Riyadh Air Orders Six Additional Airbus A350-1000s, Expanding Total Airbus Fleet to 91 Aircraft | 📷SPA FARNBOROUGH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Riyadh Air exercised purchase rights for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, increasing its confirmed orders for the widebody model to 31. The Saudi carrier has also ordered 60 Airbus A321 aircraft, bringing its total confirmed Airbus order book to 91 jets. It retains
Jul 211 min read
Riyadh Air Adds Málaga and Kuala Lumpur to Growing Network
Riyadh Air Adds Málaga and Kuala Lumpur to Growing Network RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, announced the addition of Málaga and Kuala Lumpur to its growing network, launching ticket sales for flights linking the two destinations with Riyadh. With the addition of the two destinations, Riyadh Air is preparing to operate flights to eight destinations from Riyadh by Augus
Jul 11 min read
Riyadh Air Launches Inaugural Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight to London Heathrow
Riyadh Air Launches Inaugural Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight to London Heathrow RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Air launched its inaugural flight from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, marking the debut of the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The flight, RX401, arrived in London at 7:30 a.m. local time, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier and a subsidiary of the
Jun 101 min read
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
Jun 61 min read
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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