Saudi Arabia\u2019s Tourism Authority has revealed plans to launch three new airlines, adding to the Kingdom\u2019s growing aviation ecosystem alongside Saudia, flynas, flyadeal, and the recently introduced Riyadh Air. The announcement was made by Tourism Authority CEO Fahd Hamidaddin during the Cityscape Global conference in Riyadh, marking a major step toward strengthening the Kingdom\u2019s global connectivity.<\/p>\n
One of the new airlines will operate as a low-cost carrier headquartered at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The carrier aims to deploy a fleet of 45 aircraft by 2030, servicing 24 domestic and 57 international destinations, with a target of transporting 10 million passengers annually.<\/p>\n
A second airline will be established in Madinah, focusing on religious-tourism routes with direct access to the holy city. The initiative complements major infrastructure projects supporting pilgrims, including the high-speed rail link between Madinah and Jeddah.<\/p>\n
Details surrounding the third airline\u2014its name, operational base, and launch timeline\u2014remain undisclosed. The new carrier forms part of a broader aviation expansion strategy designed to reshape Saudi Arabia\u2019s travel landscape.<\/p>\n
The announcement follows Saudi Arabia\u2019s record milestone of handling 128 million passengers in 2024. The expansion underscores the Kingdom\u2019s ambition to become a leading aviation and travel hub, supporting Vision 2030 goals to boost tourism, global mobility, and economic diversification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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