Saudi Arabia has granted an operating license to a new budget airline based in Dammam, which intends to expand air travel accessibility in the Eastern Province. The carrier aims to serve 24 domestic and 57 international destinations by 2030, targeting 10 million annual passengers with a fleet of 45 aircraft. This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's efforts to enhance air connectivity. Additionally, Riyadh Air is set to debut later this year with plans for more than 100 destinations and has ordered several Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Saudi Arabia has officially granted an operating license to a new budget carrier, which will be headquartered at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, set to serve 24 domestic and 57 international destinations by 2030.
The new airline is targeting 10 million passengers a year by the end of the decade with a fleet of 45 aircraft, aiming to boost air connectivity in the eastern region.
Riyadh Air, another major airline launching later this year, plans to operate more than 100 destinations by 2030 and has ordered dozens of Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new airline announcement coincides with Wizz Air's exit from Abu Dhabi, highlighting a competitive shift in the Middle East low-cost travel market.
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