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CairoScene
2 days ago
- Business
- CairoScene
New Saudi Low-Cost Airline to Launch From King Fahd Intl. Airport
The new low-cost airline will be launched from Dammam, aiming to serve 81 destinations and 10 million passengers annually by 2030. A new low-cost airline is preparing to take off from Dammam and will be headquartered at King Fahd International Airport. Poised to significantly enhance domestic and international connectivity across the Eastern Province, the launch of the new airline is part of a strategic public–private partnership aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to position the Kingdom as a regional aviation hub while accelerating tourism and economic diversification. Backed by the operational expertise of leading low-cost carriers, the airline plans to scale up to a fleet of 45 aircraft and connect passengers to 81 destinations—24 domestic and 57 international—by the end of the decade. Once fully operational, the airline is expected to serve up to 10 million passengers annually, improving access to and from Dammam while reducing reliance on hubs in other cities. Beyond enhanced connectivity, the project is also forecast to generate over 2,400 direct jobs within the aviation sector, supporting broader economic growth and employment across the region.
Filipino Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Filipino Times
Saudi Arabia to launch new low-cost airline with 45-plane fleet by 2030
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to establish a new national low-cost airline with a fleet of 45 aircraft by 2030, according to state media reports released Sunday. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said that an alliance led by UAE-based carrier Air Arabia, along with two other companies, won the bid to operate the new airline. The carrier will be based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and will operate both domestic and international flights. According to state media, the airline is expected to serve 24 domestic destinations and 57 international routes, targeting an annual passenger volume of 10 million. Related Articles
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Air Arabia to launch low-cost Saudi airline
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced Sunday that a consortium made up of Air Arabia, Kun Investment Holding, and Nesma has secured the bid to operate a new low-cost national airline based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. According to a statement posted on X, the new carrier aims to strengthen air connectivity in the Eastern Region, boost seat capacity, and offer competitive travel options. The airline will operate both domestic and international routes, targeting 57 international and 24 domestic destinations by 2030. To achieve the goals of the Aviation Program under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, #GACA announces that «AirArabia Alliance» has won as the new low-cost national carrier at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, with the aim of enhancing air connectivity in the… — هيئة الطيران المدني (@ksagaca) July 20, 2025 The airline plans to carry up to 10 million passengers annually with a fleet of 45 aircraft, and is expected to create more than 2,400 job opportunities. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh Al-Jasser, welcomed the move, stating the new airline will 'contribute to enhancing competition' and expand choices for travelers.
Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
UAE's Air Arabia To Co-Launch Saudi Low-Cost Airline Flying 81 Routes From Dammam Hub
Saudi Arabia is launching a new national low-cost airline, with operations based out of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, as part of a broader push to transform the Kingdom into a regional aviation hub. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that a consortium led by UAE-based Air Arabia, Kun Investment Holding and Nesma Holding, has won the bid to operate the new carrier. The airline will begin operations with a fleet of 45 aircraft, covering 24 domestic and 57 international destinations, and aims to serve 10 million passengers annually. This expansion is part of Saudi Arabia's National Transport and Logistics Strategy, a key component of Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy and enhance the Kingdom's competitiveness in transport, logistics, and tourism. According to GACA, the new low-cost airline will enhance air connectivity to and from the Eastern Province, improve operational efficiency, and boost seat availability at King Fahd International Airport. The airline is also expected to create more than 2,400 direct jobs and raise service quality across Saudi Arabia's growing aviation market. Air Arabia's inclusion in the consortium reflects its expanding regional footprint and aligns with its strategy of entering high-growth partnerships to serve underserved routes. This latest venture positions the Dammam airport as a growing hub for affordable air travel and supports the Kingdom's goal of moving 100 million passengers annually by the end of the decade.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Saudi Arabia announces new low-cost airline with fleet of 45 planes
The UAE's carrier Air Arabia was among an alliance of three companies that won a bid to operate the new airline. (EPA Images pic) CAIRO : Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday the planned establishment of a new national low-cost airline with a fleet of 45 planes to be ready by 2030, state media reported. The UAE's carrier Air Arabia was among an alliance of three companies that won a bid to operate the new airline, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said. The new carrier would operate domestic and international flights from and to King Fahd international airport in Dammam, the authority added. The airline will serve 24 domestic destinations and 57 international destinations, with the aim of transporting 10 million passengers annually, state media said.
