Global Aviation Shows interest in new air routes to Saudi Arabia

Global Aviation Shows interest in new air routes to Saudi Arabia

● Routes World 2022 took place in Las Vegas and saw delegates from the Air Connectivity Program (ACP) attend alongside the Saudi Tourism Authority, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and Matarat Holding, representing the Saudi aviation ecosystem

● ACP, a Vision 2030 enabler of diversifying the economy through aviation and tourism, is responsible for enhancing tourism air connectivity in the Kingdom and developing new routes to connect Saudi Arabia to more destinations

Dubai, UAE: The 2022 edition of the Routes World forum, which was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 16 to 18 October 2022, saw major interest from global airlines and aviation players in establishing new air routes and strengthening existing air travel partnerships with Saudi Arabia. The Saudi delegation included an inaugural participation by the Air Connectivity Program (ACP), which participated in over 80 meetings with airlines, airports, tourism boards, and technology partners to explore new air routes and strengthen air and tourism partnerships with the Kingdom.

Strong interest from global stakeholders points to the increased attractiveness of the Saudi aviation and tourism industries, which have seen rapid growth in recent years as the Kingdom opens its doors to the world.

ACP engaged in conversations with the global route