Riyadh Air

[Layslow]

I mean before the war kicked off, this was probably the thing a lot of people were looking at.

Saudi needs a new airline brand to further their ambitions and also to carry their own people. RX is the answer and it's meant to be set up to fight EK and QR head on.

Huh? They already have Saudi Airline, that has 150 aircraft serviceing 140 cities... They will be competing against themselves...

 

[Saab34]

I joined the FF program even though it will probably sit idle for 5 years until they start local ops. Become a founding member if you join for a limited time.

Will no doubt be using them in the decades to come. Hopefully they serve all capitals.

 

[elanshin]

Huh? They already have Saudi Airline, that has 150 aircraft serviceing 140 cities... They will be competing against themselves...

Saudia has a weird reputation. It's very average and can't compete at the top end. Rich Saudi wouldn't be flying Saudia.

RX was set up to fight QR and EK as well as setup Riyadh as a brand (not just Riyadh Airline). Its part of MBS' vision to transform Riyadh and the Kingdom into the next Dubai.

 

[RooFlyer]

Sounds like LIV Golf Mark II .... And just what the world needs - another middle eastern airline.

Sure thing. Another ME airline (or any competitive airline really) is very welcome. Especially one being shaped like Riyadh Air.

I joined the FF program even though it will probably sit idle for 5 years until they start local ops. Become a founding member if you join for a limited time.

Yes, I joined as soon as I could and I’m hoping for some benefits on the back of that. I’ll be flying them as soon as practicable.

 

[leesionn]

Also joined as soon as I could. Moving to London next year and looking to be some travel between UK/GCC for work... hopefully get to fly this one soon.

 

[leesionn]

Saudi Arabia pushes ahead with launch of new airline despite Iran war

Riyadh Air plans to serve 100 cities worldwide within five years and establish fleet of over 180 jets

www.telegraph.co.uk

Apparently the CEO is heading to Boeing this week to collect the first 2 Dreamliners.