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Jaan Albrecht, chief executive, Saudia
With a new airport weeks away from opening, new planes arriving, and new on-board services rolling out, it is all change at flag-carrier Saudia. Here chief executive Jaan Albrecht tells Breaking Travel News all about it and explains how the carrier fits into the changing hospitality sector in Saudia Arabia.
Con Korfiatis, chief executive, flyadeal
Launching just seven months ago, Con Korfiatis, chief executive with flyadeal explains how the Saudi-based low-cost airline plans to expand from domestic to international operations this year. With an order of up to 50 narrow-body planes on the horizon, it is an exciting time for aviation in the region.
ATM 2018: Saudia to showcase rapid transformation in Dubai
Also on display will be a ‘smart model’ experience, which provides a 3D interactive tour through the brand-new Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
SaudiGulf Airlines lands at Dubai International
Dubai Airports today welcomed the inaugural flight of SaudiGulf Airlines at Dubai International’s Terminal 1. The first plane was greeted with a traditional water salute followed by a cake cutting ceremony.
Saudia welcomes record 32m travellers in 2017
Saudia has achieved outstanding operational performance and an unprecedented number of guests flown, total flights operated, and seat capacity during 2017. The total number of passengers that travelled with the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rose significantly last year to reach more than 32 million guests.
Fleet growth continues apace at Saudi Arabian Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines has for the last two years been consistently adding new aircraft to its fleet, acquiring the latest aircraft types – both narrow and wide-body – to meet its expansion plans.
Saudi Arabian Airlines rolls out Wi-Fi across network
Saudi Arabian Airlines now offers guests flying to 47 international destinations the option to connect onto its Wi-Fi service.
Abdulrahman Altayeb, vice president corporate communication, Saudia
Abdulrahman Altayeb, vice president of corporate communication with flag-carrier Saudia, tells Breaking Travel News about the role the airline has to play in the development of Vision 2030. As Saudi Arabia seeks to boost its hospitality sector, the role of the carrier is likely to prove vital.
Saudi Arabia Airlines chief meets with Mauritius prime minister as flights launch
Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, director general of Saudi Arabia Airlines, has met with the prime minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, following the start of new commercial flights between the two countries.
Saudi Arabian Airlines to launch new flights to Mauritius
Saudi Arabian Airlines will begin scheduled flights between Riyadh and Jeddah to the Republic of Mauritius from September 14th. Mauritius is the third new route for the airline this year and 87th destination overall.
Saudia sees laptop ban lifted on US flights
Saudia Arabian flag-carrier Saudia has said passengers will now be allowed to carry laptops on flights to the US. The news comes after the country’s airports received security clearance from the department of homeland security in the United States.
Saudia reveal ambitions network plans for summer 2017
Saudi Arabian Airlines has released its summer plan, outlining the preeminent operational aspects during the upcoming peak season starting from June 24th to September 16th.