Riyadh Air to be operational within two years: CEO Douglas

Riyadh Air to be operational within two years: CEO Douglas

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, said that the new world-class airline, which will connect Saudi Arabia with the rest of the world through an integrated network, will be operational within two years. In an interview with Al-Arabiya.net, he said that the new company will link the capital city of Riyadh with 100 international destinations. “The establishment of the company is an exciting moment for the commercial civil aviation sector. This will be the first digital national company to provide services to travelers in an easier way,” he said while emphasizing that the company will focus on enriching customer experience and services. Among the 100 specific destinations, Douglas said, there will be local and regional destinations, and there will be an ability to connect more with international destinations that will be served in the way the Kingdom desires in accordance with its Vision 2030. As for the expected ticket fares, Douglas said that commercial aviation has a competitive advantage in the region, and there are many factors that affect ticket prices, including the cost and the way in which you offer the services of these airlines. “The company will provide full five-star services with international