Riyadh Air, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has announced the launch of daily direct flights between King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Cairo International Airport, making Cairo the airline's third announced destination after London and Dubai, and the second regional destination in its network.
The flights are scheduled to be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, as part of the airline's preparations to start international commercial operations in the coming phase, within its operational plan known as the "Path to Take-off".
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, explained that including Cairo in the network is a new step towards achieving the airline's goal of linking Riyadh with more regional and international capitals, supporting the targets of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
The Riyadh–Cairo route is one of the busiest air routes in the region, with about 2.7 million passengers travelling between the two capitals, reflecting the operational and commercial importance of this route given the economic and tourism relations between the two countries.
Riyadh Air aims to reach more than 100 destinations worldwide by 2030, relying on a modern fleet and an integrated digital operating platform, as part of its plan to become a key player in international air connectivity from the Saudi capital.
The airline also announced that registration is open for its "Sfeer" loyalty program, which gives founding members benefits including booking priority and free onboard connectivity.
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