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Airlines

Riyadh Air’s Digital Strategy: More Amazon and Uber, Less Legacy Airline

Riyadh Air has unveiled its digital strategy. Some of its planned features are far from brand-new, but combined together, the airline hopes it can take on the OTAs.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus Planes, Reconfirms 2025 Launch Plans

After months of speculation about its narrowbody fleet, on Wednesday Saudi start-up carrier Riyadh Air finally revealed the supplier and size of its first single-aisle plane order.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

The idea that every airline in the Middle East is a money-making machine is wholly unfounded. We hear from four airline leaders from across the region who share very different metrics for success for 2025 and beyond.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

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Delta Inks Codeshare With Saudia, Expanding Partnerships in Saudi Arabia

Through the codeshare, Delta has decided to closely align itself with Saudi Arabia. Its competitors — American and United — already have agreements with Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Airlines

Riyadh Air Inks Partnership With Delta. Plus CEO Tony Douglas on Global Ambitions

The partnership is one of the most notable for the Saudi Arabian startup, which is looking to launch its first flights next year.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Airlines

Riyadh Air Will Collaborate With Singapore Airlines to Punch Into Asia Market Early

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines' new collaboration is likely one of many to come.

Josh Corder | 5 months ago

Airlines

Riyadh Air to Sell Package Holidays to and From Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Air is expected to play a key role in driving tourism to and from Saudi Arabia.

Josh Corder | 6 months ago

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Tourism

The State of Tourism Investment in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is investing billions into its tourism ecosystem. How can partners get involved? In this episode of the Skift Travel Spotlight podcast, executives from Riyadh Air and Dida Travel discuss investments in the nation’s travel infrastructure.

Saudi Tourism Authority + Skift | 9 months ago