London Gatwick Airport will be adding another long-haul route to its network from 1 June, when Saudia begins operating flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi flag-carrier airline will fly six times a week to King Abdulaziz International Airport on 787-9 aircraft, increasing to daily services from August. The new service reflects VINCI Airports’ commitment […]
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) today announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39 787s, with a further 10 options, utilizing the outstanding efficiency, range and flexibility of the Dreamliner to sustainably grow its global operation. […]
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship was back in London at the weekend for two days of electric motorsport. The national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA has been an official partner of the all-electric series since the partnership was founded in 2018. This weekend, for the very first time, SAUDIA […]
SAUDIA selected Boeing for a suite of services to improve their 787 Dreamliner and 777 fleets’ operational efficiency through digital analytics, and to modify their 777 cabin interiors. “As ever, SAUDIA is continuously focused on operational efficiency, optimal fleet utilization, and deployment,” said Captain Ibrahim S. Koshy, CEO, SAUDIA. “We see our continued alliance with […]
flyadeal, the low-cost Jeddah-based airline owned by Saudi Arabian Airlines, signed a long-term Flight Hour Services (FHS) agreement to support its A320 fleet. The agreement includes the 1,000th aircraft supported by Airbus Flight Hour Services. The carrier will benefit from integrated material services including spare pool access, on-site-stock at the main base and components engineering […]
Airline First in EMEA and Asia Regions to Introduce Free-of-Charge Social Messaging Plan OnBoard WiFi Connected Aircraft. Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) introduced a new ‘social messaging’ plan yesterday (September 15) which provides guests – regardless of class of travel – with free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. SAUDIA is the first airline in […]
