Flynas joins World Tourism Organization as first Saudi airline and the first LCC in the Middle East

Flynas joins World Tourism Organization as first Saudi airline and the first LCC in the Middle East



Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: flynas, the national air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and the world, has joined the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an affiliate member, becoming the first Saudi airline and first low-cost carrier in the Middle East to join the organization, and enhancing the leading LCC capabilities to contribute to sustainable global tourism, in line with flynas sustainability strategy and the Kingdom's vision and commitment to leveraging the future of global travel sector.

The Affiliate Members form an integral part of UNWTO membership, bringing together over 500 companies, educational and research institutions, and NGOs to engage in dialogue, share information, and take further action with the objective of contributing to sustainable global tourism, in which knowledge and innovation are applied to making tourism more responsible and competitive, in accordance with the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the purposes and principles of the United Nations.

flynas' joining as an affiliate member to the UNWTO, which opened its Regional Office for the Middle East in Riyadh in 2021, contributes to highlighting the pioneering role of flynas and adds value in visibility, networking, participation, knowledge, support, and cooperation with Tier 1