Saudia News
Saudia boosts in-flight entertainment options
Saudi Arabian Airlines has increased the amount of entertainment programs available on-board its aircraft, offering 1,800 hours of movies, television shows, games and music options.
IATA AGM 2017: Saudia attains highest level of certification for digital merchandising
Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced it has received the highest level of certification for its digital merchandising of the airline’s on-board product and features available to travel retailers.
Saudia breaks passenger records in April
Saudi Arabian Airlines has achieved a new record in its 72 year history, flying 2,906,070 guests in a single month. The figures reflect consistent growth in domestic and international sectors at a time when the carrier is undergoing expansion across its fleet and route network.
Saudi Arabian Airlines takes centre stage at Arabian Travel Market
Saudi Arabian Airlines showcased a range of new amenities at Arabian Travel Market this year in Dubai, taking centre stage at the region’s largest travel exhibition. The airline showcased its new products and services in its new 200 square meter, two-storey exhibition stand.
Saudia signs codeshare deal with SkyTeam partner China Southern Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines has entered into a codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines – Asia’s largest airline with a fleet of 700 aircraft.
Jaan Albrecht, chief executive, Saudi Arabian Airlines
Breaking Travel News talks to Jaan Albrecht, the newly appointed chief executive of Saudi Arabian Airlines, about his ambitious plans to grow the carrier. Also on the agenda is the significance of aviation to the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 – the plan to diversify the economy about from oil and expand the tourism sector.
Saudia partners with Expedia Affiliate Network for new holidays venture
Saudi Arabian Airlines is partnering with Expedia Affiliate Network for the launch of Saudia Holidays. The carrier hopes to offer tailored, world-class travel packages to its passengers.
Abdulrahman Altayeb, vice president corporate communication, Saudia
Abdulrahman Altayeb, vice president corporate communication with Saudi Arabia flag-carrier Saudia, talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market. With so much happening at the airline, he discusses the new First Class suite, the new planes the carrier has on order, and the growth of inbound tourism in the destination.
Gallo to lead the Foreign Airlines Association in UK
The UK’s leading networking association for foreign airline executives, the Foreign Airlines Association, has welcomed Patrizia Gallo to the role of chairman. Gallo, Saudia Airlines’ regional sales manager for Europe, takes the reins from Air Europa UK director, Colin Stewart, who has held the position since April 2014.
Saudia adds Riyadh departures to Manchester schedule
Saudia has announced a twice weekly service from Manchester Airport to Riyadh. Launching on June 23rd, the service complements the current offer of five flights a week to Jeddah. Passengers can now fly direct to Saudi Arabia seven days a week.
WTM 2016: Ziad Al Ghanmi, specialist marketing programmes, Saudia
Ziad Al Ghanmi, specialist marketing programmes, Saudia speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market 2016. On the agenda are the airline’s new first class product and its roll out to European routes, as well as new routes about to launch into Germany.
Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to Saudia
Boeing and Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, have celebrated the triple delivery of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER (Extended Range). A third Dreamliner will be delivered to Saudia within the next week. The airline ordered eight 787-9s in 2010.