Riyadh Air fleet boost and network growth

Timeline

1. about 20 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Riyadh Air to launch daily Kuala Lumpur‑Riyadh flights

   Riyadh Air will boost its Riyadh‑Kuala Lumpur service to daily flights, highlighting strong bilateral travel demand and plans to make Kuala Lumpur a cargo hub as it targets 100 destinations by 2030.

2. 11 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Riyadh Air Debuts International Service and Hafawa Lounge

   Saudi carrier Riyadh Air launched international routes from Riyadh to London, Cairo, Dubai and more, and opened its 2,000‑sqm Hafawa lounge with desert‑inspired design and varied dining options.

3. 13 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 10 sources

   Riyadh Air adds A350s and 787 Dreamliners to target 100 destinations

   Riyadh Air added six A350‑1000s and exercised options for 28 Boeing 787s (including 20 787‑10s), boosting its fleet to 67 Dreamliners and aiming for 100+ destinations by 2030.

4. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Riyadh Air launches nonstop service to Madrid and signs MoU with Air Europa

   Riyadh Air launched a nonstop Riyadh‑Madrid flight and signed an MoU with Air Europa to boost interline, code‑share and loyalty links, extending its European network under Saudi Vision 2030.

5. 18 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Riyadh Air to convert options into up to 30 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners

   Riyadh Air plans to convert 25‑30 Boeing 787 options into firm orders, potentially raising its Dreamliner fleet to 64‑69 aircraft, while also eyeing further Airbus order conversions.

6. 26 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Saudi airlines add daily flights to Mumbai and Hyderabad

   Riyadh Air will start daily Riyadh‑Mumbai flights on 4 Aug 2026, while flyadeal began daily Hyderabad‑Riyadh service on 7 July 2026, boosting India‑Saudi air links.

7. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Saudi airlines add Kuala Lumpur route as Saudia wins Cannes Lions awards

   Riyadh Air opened sales for Kuala Lumpur‑Riyadh flights starting 30 July 2026, while Saudia won three Cannes Lions awards for its “Let It Fly” and “The Coolest Ihram” campaigns.

8. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Riyadh Air Secures US Flight Approval from Department of Transportation

   The US DOT approved Riyadh Air on June 16 2026 to operate flights to and from the United States, clearing the way for its planned Atlanta‑Riyadh service and broader global expansion.

9. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Riyadh Air launches new routes and completes first domestic flight

   Riyadh Air opened ticket sales for five international routes and moved its London launch to June 10, then completed its first domestic Riyadh‑Jeddah flight on June 14, using new Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners.

10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Air to compete with Gulf carriers

    Saudi Arabia's PIF‑owned Riyadh Air began service on 10 June 2026, launching with Boeing 787s, targeting 22 routes by 2027 and 100 by 2030, to boost jobs and diversify the economy.

11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Riyadh Air receives first Boeing 787 Dreamliners and adds new routes

    Riyadh Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliners, opens daily Dubai‑Riyadh flights, adds five new destinations, and signs an MoU with Air India for future codeshare links.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources

    Riyadh Air Receives First Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners Ahead of July Launch

    Riyadh Air received its first two Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners on 5 June 2026, heralding the launch of its London‑Heathrow service on 1 July and advancing Saudi Vision 2030 aviation goals.