Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). It was formally announced on March 12, 2023, by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with the goal of becoming a world-class airline and a key contributor to Saudi Vision 2030 by enhancing connectivity to and from the Kingdom. The airline is headquartered in Riyadh and operates its main hub from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Tony Douglas serves as its CEO, and Yasir Al-Rumayyan is the chairman.

Riyadh Air aims to operate to over 100 destinations across six continents by 2030, focusing on both domestic and international scheduled flights. Its fleet plan includes a diverse range of aircraft: 60 Airbus A321neo, 25 Airbus A350-1000, and 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with options for additional planes. The airline commenced its first commercial flights on October 26, 2025, initially with select customers on routes like Riyadh-London Heathrow and Riyadh-Dubai International, using a leased Boeing 787-9 named 'Jamila'. Public sales for Riyadh-London Heathrow flights began on May 19, 2026, with new aircraft introduced on July 1, 2026. As of June 2026, Riyadh Air has expanded ticket sales to include Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester, with initial Dreamliner flights to London commencing on June 10, 2026.

Riyadh Air emphasizes a "digital-first" approach, blending advanced technology with authentic Saudi hospitality to create seamless, guest-centric travel experiences. Key services include the Sfeer loyalty program, offering benefits like never-expiring points and complimentary Wi-Fi onboard. The airline is also committed to leading sustainability standards and offers a dedicated air cargo service, Riyadh Cargo, for global goods movement. While not a member of a major global airline alliance, Riyadh Air has established cooperation agreements with SkyTeam members Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, Saudia, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic, as well as Star Alliance members Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air China, and Egyptair.