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Arabian Business
10-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudia to launch direct Dammam to London Heathrow flights from November 2025
Saudi Arabia is strengthening its air links with Europe as Saudia announces the launch of direct flights between Dammam and London Heathrow, starting November 2025. Operated three times a week in both directions, the new route aims to boost inbound tourism and support Saudi Vision 2030's goal of positioning the Kingdom as a global travel destination. The new air route was revealed by the Saudi Air Connectivity Program, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority, Dammam Airports Company, and the Sharqia Development Authority (SDA). Saudia announces Dammam to London flights The initiative is part of a broader strategy to: Expand Saudi Arabia's international flight network Promote Dammam as a key economic and tourism hub Drive inbound tourism from European markets Support the growth of the Kingdom's aviation and tourism sectors The flights will be supported by targeted marketing campaigns in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority, showcasing destinations in the Kingdom and increasing visibility of the Dammam–London route in global travel promotions. The move also aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's commitment to enhance air connectivity, diversify the economy, and attract millions of international visitors by making the Kingdom more accessible and attractive as a year-round tourist destination. With its strategic location on the Arabian Gulf and growing hospitality infrastructure, Dammam is emerging as a key entry point for both leisure and business travellers seeking to explore the Eastern Province and beyond.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hope for new air link to improve Alderney tourism
An Alderney hotelier hopes new air links will boost tourism across the Channel Islands and France. Airline Finistair is trialling flights every Friday and Sunday linking Alderney, Jersey and Brest until the end of August as part of an agreement between the governments of Jersey and Alderney. The chief executive Loïc Andro said he hoped the new route would continue if the trial was successful. Hotelier Tracey Farquhar-Beck said that despite being so close together, it was difficult to travel between the islands. She said: "Before both the plane and the boat, people had to go via Guernsey and to be quite honest it was cost-prohibitive for most people." Ms Farquhar-Beck said she hoped the trial would be a success. She said: "We'd like to see it as a year-round feature, whether the demand would be there or not. "It gives people more options and opens Alderney to new visitors, especially from Jersey and France." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to French airline boss hopes new routes here to stay Summer flights offer better French connection Aurigny and Emirates in long-haul flights deal
BBC News
30-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hope for new air link to improve Alderney tourism
An Alderney hotelier hopes new air links will boost tourism across the Channel Islands and Finistair is trialling flights every Friday and Sunday linking Alderney, Jersey and Brest until the end of August as part of an agreement between the governments of Jersey and chief executive Loïc Andro said he hoped the new route would continue if the trial was Tracey Farquhar-Beck said that despite being so close together, it was difficult to travel between the islands. 'Year-round feature' She said: "Before both the plane and the boat, people had to go via Guernsey and to be quite honest it was cost-prohibitive for most people."Ms Farquhar-Beck said she hoped the trial would be a said: "We'd like to see it as a year-round feature, whether the demand would be there or not."It gives people more options and opens Alderney to new visitors, especially from Jersey and France."
