UAE Business: Global Aviation shows interest in new air routes to Saudi Arabia – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Global Aviation shows interest in new air routes to Saudi Arabia – Gulf Digital News

Major interest was seen from global airlines and aviation players in establishing new air routes and strengthening existing air travel partnerships with Saudi Arabia at the 2022 edition of the Routes World forum. 

The forum was held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from October 16 to 18 2022. The Saudi delegation included an inaugural participation by the Air Connectivity Programme (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.

IATA’s Airport Forum

ACP engaged in conversations with the global route development community, a grouping that establishes airline connectivity. Delegates from ACP also took part in IATA’s Airport Forum, where they contributed to discussions on how to transform regulatory entities into data-driven organisations. 

Other stakeholders also represented at the Saudi stand include the Saudi Tourism Authority, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Matarat Holding, the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the King Abdulaziz