https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/saudi arabian airlines/ Saudi Arabian Airlines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:35:24+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-season-announces-the-new-blvd-runway-featuring-world-class-entertain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-season-announces-the-new-blvd-runway-featuring-world-class-entertain/ H.E. Advisor Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GeA) has announced the start of construction of the new BLVD Runway, as one of the Riyadh Season zones, in cooperation with Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia). The zone offers fresh adventures on five planes. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:38:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regions-cutting-edge-jet-propulsion-center-launches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regions-cutting-edge-jet-propulsion-center-launches/ His Excellency Engr. Saleh Al-Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, inaugurated the new Jet Propulsion Center (JPC), in Saudia Technic’s Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Village. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:12:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-to-operate-weekly-flights-to-barcelona-in-cooperation-with-the-air-c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-to-operate-weekly-flights-to-barcelona-in-cooperation-with-the-air-c/ SAUDIA has announced the launch of direct flights connecting the kingdom’s commercial hub Jeddah with Barcelona, Spain. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:40:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-holds-raffle-for-additional-domestic-hajj-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-holds-raffle-for-additional-domestic-hajj-flights/ Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, recently conducted the raffle for seats on SAUDIA domestic Hajj flights that has been distributed among local Hajj companies. Additional flights will serve Riyadh, Dammam, Qassim and Hofuf. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:09:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-launches-seasonal-route-from-riyadh-to-mykonos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-launches-seasonal-route-from-riyadh-to-mykonos/ Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has officially opened new nonstop direct flights to the Greek island of Mykonos. SAUDIA will operate flights thrice a week on the Riyadh-Mykonos seasonal route starting 1 July and until the end of August 2022. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:57:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neom-and-saudia-partner-to-offer-new-international-services-from-neom-bay-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neom-and-saudia-partner-to-offer-new-international-services-from-neom-bay-a/ SAUDIA, the national flag carrier, is to begin weekly services to international destinations from NEOM, the new sustainable urban development in the kingdom’s north west. Destinations include Dubai next month, with plans to expand to London soon after. Mon, 23 May 2022 11:38:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-and-altanfeethi-agree-collaboration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-and-altanfeethi-agree-collaboration/ Saudi Arabian Airlines and Altanfeethi have signed a MoU, setting the path for future collaboration to provide services for guests travelling through all airports in the Kingdom. Fri, 13 May 2022 12:06:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-wins-best-stand-design-and-peoples-choice-award-at-arabian-travel-ma/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-wins-best-stand-design-and-peoples-choice-award-at-arabian-travel-ma/ The SAUDIA stand stood out for its futuristic and eye-catching design amongst 1,500 exhibiting companies at ATM 2022 in Dubai as it was crowned the winner of Best Stand Design and the People’s Choice Award at the popular Best Stand Awards. Fri, 13 May 2022 10:38:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-and-snb-re-launch-alfursan-credit-card/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-and-snb-re-launch-alfursan-credit-card/ Alfursan loyalty program members set to enjoy a range of new and enhanced benefits Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:45:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neom-partners-with-unwto-to-drive-saudi-tourism-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neom-partners-with-unwto-to-drive-saudi-tourism-growth/ The Tourism Experiences of the Future challenge will source ideas and disruptive business models related to the tourism needs of the future, in line with growing demand for new experiences. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:15:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyadeal-welcomes-first-a320neo-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyadeal-welcomes-first-a320neo-to-fleet/ The aircraft is the first out of 65 A320neo family aircraft ordered by Saudi Arabian Airline at the Paris Airshow 2019, and will join an all-Airbus fleet. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:31:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-inks-neom-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-inks-neom-partnership/ Under the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed in Riyadh, Saudia will work with Neom to create worldwide awareness of the giga project. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:22:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyadeal-signs-with-boeing-for-up-to-50-737-max-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyadeal-signs-with-boeing-for-up-to-50-737-max-planes/ The airline committed to ordering 30 planes with options for 20 more in a deal that would be valued at up to $5.9 billion at list price. The deal is subject to both sides concluding final terms and conditions and a purchase agreement. Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:57:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-steps-up-flights-to-la/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-steps-up-flights-to-la/ Saudi Arabian Airlines will increase its flights between Saudi Arabia and Los Angeles from three departures a week to five from June 1st. This is in anticipation of increased demand during the peak season and in keeping with its continued expansion in its services in North America and elsewhere. Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:16:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-flies-nonstop-los-angeles-to-riyadh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-flies-nonstop-los-angeles-to-riyadh/ Saudi Arabian Airlines has launched nonstop flights from the US West Coast to the Riyadh. The Saudi flag carrier launched its Los Angeles to Jeddah nonstop service last year, on March 31, 2014, starting with 3 flights a week and currently at 5 flights weekly during the summer peak season. Sun, 09 Aug 2015 08:38:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-resumes-direct-flight-to-manchester-are-five-year-hiatus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-resumes-direct-flight-to-manchester-are-five-year-hiatus/ Manchester Airport has welcomed its first direct flight from Jeddah for over five years, as Saudia’s inaugural flight touched down at Terminal Two. The new route, which will operate three times a week, will be a great asset to businesses in the region and Saudi Arabia, plus it will also be incredibly beneficial to Greater Manchester’s Muslim community during festivals such as Hajj. Thu, 03 Apr 2014 06:05:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-signs-partnership-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-signs-partnership-with-boeing/ Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding have signed a broad collaboration agreement allowing the companies to pursue possible partnership opportunities in the areas of defence and commercial aviation that will benefit customers and generate new business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “We are pleased to sign this collaboration agreement with Boeing to support the transformation process Saudia is going through, and hope both Saudia and Boeing will get the anticipated commercial, economic and social benefits out of such collaboration,” said Khalid Almolhem, director general, Saudi Arabian Airlines. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:59:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-and-saudi-arabian-airlines-sign-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-and-saudi-arabian-airlines-sign-agreement/ Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding have signed a broad collaboration agreement allowing the companies to pursue possible partnership opportunities in the areas of defence and commercial aviation that will benefit customers and generate new business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “We are pleased to sign this collaboration agreement with Boeing to support the transformation process Saudia is going through, and hope both Saudia and Boeing will get the anticipated commercial, economic and social benefits out of such collaboration,” said Khalid Almolhem, director general, Saudi Arabian Airlines. Sat, 08 Feb 2014 06:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-airlines-to-return-to-manchester/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-airlines-to-return-to-manchester/ Saudi Airlines, the national carrier for Saudi Arabia, has announced a return to Manchester Airport with a direct route between Manchester and Jeddah starting in March 2014. Flights will commence three times a week from April 2014. Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:50:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/injuries-as-saudi-arabian-airlines-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-medina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/injuries-as-saudi-arabian-airlines-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-medina/ A Boeing 767 operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines has made an emergency landing in the city of Medina, with reports of 29 injuries to those on board. Three people are believed serious hurt following the accident, with 11 taken to hospital.  Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:27:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-expands-onair-inflight-connectivity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-expands-onair-inflight-connectivity/ Saudia is expanding its inflight connectivity programme on routes between the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and most of Saudia worldwide destinations. This comes after Saudia has been providing OnAir’s GSM and Wi-Fi on its A330s for nearly three years. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-applies-for-route-exchange-access/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-applies-for-route-exchange-access/ Route Exchange, the online platform for air service development, has announced the commencement of a Request for Proposal from Saudia, who are using the facility to support their network growth. The national airline of Saudi Arabia, based at Jeddah-King Abdulaziz International Airport, operates domestic and international scheduled flights to over 70 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:36:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-travel-network-links-with-saudi-arabian-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-travel-network-links-with-saudi-arabian-airlines/ Sabre Travel Network Middle East, a technology company serving travel agencies and suppliers, has extended its fare-distribution agreement with Saudi Arabian Airlines. The agreement means more than 350,000 travel agents connected to Sabre will be guaranteed access to Saudi’s seats and fare classes. Tue, 29 May 2012 09:28:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdulrahman-h.-alfahad-assistant-vice-president-international-sales-saudi-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdulrahman-h.-alfahad-assistant-vice-president-international-sales-saudi-a/ Abdulrahman H. Alfahad, Assistant Vice President, International Sales, Saudi Arabian Airlines talks to Breaking Travel news about the latest developments at the carrier. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:05:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-links-with-kenya-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-links-with-kenya-airways/ Saudi Arabian Airlines has entered into a codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways, a move that will strengthen each other’s presence in their respective countries. The codesharing arrangement will cover the Nairobi-Jeddah route along which Kenya Airways launched flights in October last year, targeting the growing passenger traffic between Kenya and Saudi Arabia. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:58:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atlantis-the-palm-links-with-saudi-arabian-airlines-frequent-flier-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atlantis-the-palm-links-with-saudi-arabian-airlines-frequent-flier-program/ Atlantis, The Palm, has joined the Saudi Arabian Airlines frequent flyer program, Alfursan. With seventy weekly flights between Saudi Arabia and Dubai, the new partnership offers Alfursan members an opportunity to earn miles on the guest room rate. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:35:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-wins-saudi-arabian-airlines-order-worth-up-to-500m1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-wins-saudi-arabian-airlines-order-worth-up-to-500m1/ Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order from Saudi Arabian Airlines, worth up to $500m, to provide engines and TotalCare support for four Airbus A330 aircraft already announced and four options. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-wins-saudi-arabian-airlines-order-worth-up-to-500m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-wins-saudi-arabian-airlines-order-worth-up-to-500m/ Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order from Saudi Arabian Airlines, worth up to $500m, to provide engines and TotalCare support for four Airbus A330 aircraft already announced and four options. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-inks-500m-saudi-arabian-airlines-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-inks-500m-saudi-arabian-airlines-deal/ Rolls-Royce has won an order from Saudi Arabian Airlines, worth up to $500m, to provide engines and TotalCare support for four Airbus A330 aircraft already announced and four options. These aircraft, which are due to enter service from 2013, will be in addition to Saudi Arabian Airlines’ existing fleet of eight Trent 700 powered Airbus A330s, and will bring the total of Trent 700 powered A330s in the fleet to sixteen. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:42:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southern-air-signs-agreement-with-saudi-arabia-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southern-air-signs-agreement-with-saudi-arabia-airlines/ Southern Air Holdings, Inc. today announced the addition of Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. Ltd. to its list of blue chip global clients. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:20:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-saudi-arabian-airlines-boosts-airbus-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-saudi-arabian-airlines-boosts-airbus-order/ Saudi Arabian Airlines has placed a firm order for four additional A330-300 aircraft with Airbus, in addition to the eight ordered in July 2008, taking the total order for the type to 12. Saudi Arabia’s national airline was earlier this year nominated as the Middle East’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:41:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-privatisation-set-for-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-privatisation-set-for-2013/ Saudi Arabian Airlines, the state-owned carrier, say it is on target to complete a privatization by the second quarter of 2013, a company executive said. Mon, 30 May 2011 12:13:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-renews-partnership-with-saudi-arabian-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-renews-partnership-with-saudi-arabian-airlines/ Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry today announces that it has renewed its long-standing partnership with Saudi Arabian Airlines. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-completes-migration-to-amadeus-system/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-completes-migration-to-amadeus-system/ Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announces that Saudi Arabian Airlines has successfully migrated to the Reservation and Inventory modules of its next-generation Altéa Customer Management System (CMS) and core components of the Amadeus e-Commerce suite. Thu, 06 May 2010 14:31:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-selects-onair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-selects-onair/ Saudi Arabian Airlines and OnAir today announced an agreement to install full SwiftBroadband Mobile OnAir and WiFi Internet OnAir inflight passenger communications services on their fleet of twin-aisle Airbus A330 aircraft flying international routes. Saudi Arabian Airlines are expecting delivery of the first A330 in April 2010. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:45:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a320/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a320/ Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has taken the delivery of its first Airbus A320 becoming the newest operator of the aircraft. The aircraft was acquired under a long term lease agreement with ALAFCO. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:45:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060731085337538/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060731085337538/ Saudi Arabian Airlines will privatise five units next year, some through public listings, to pave the way for the flotation of its core transport business, company and banking sources told Reuters news agency on Sunday. Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:53:51 +0000