Saudi Arabia’s flynas aims to be region’s biggest low-cost airline with order for 250 jets – The National

Saudi Arabia’s flynas aims to be region’s biggest low-cost airline with order for 250 jets – The National

Saudi Arabia's flynas has approved plans to increase its aircraft order to 250, as it seeks to become the biggest low-cost airline in the Middle East.

It is currently in discussion with aircraft manufacturers for drafting agreements, the airline said in a statement on Monday.

“From our position as a Saudi air carrier, we see great opportunities for expansion supported by the strategic location of the kingdom and the prospects opened by Saudi Vision 2030 for the air transport sector,” said Bander Al Mohanna, chief executive and managing director of flynas.

“This is reinforced by the launch of the Civil Aviation Strategy, which aims to increase the annual passenger traffic to 330 million and connect Saudi Arabia with more than 250 destinations worldwide by 2030.”

He added that flynas would “explore aircraft of different capabilities, to fly to new destinations increasing the connection of the world to the kingdom, support tourism and contribute to the transportation of pilgrims and Umrah performers".



Flynas has 34 aircraft in its fleet at present, operating more than 1,500 weekly flights to 35 domestic and international destinations.

In 2017, the airline placed an order for up to 120 Airbus A320 single-aisle jets at a list value of $8.6 billion.

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