Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has achieved a new record in its 72-year history, flying 2,906,070 guests in a single month. The figures reflect consistent growth in domestic and international sectors at a time when the carrier is undergoing expansion across its fleet and route network.
In 2016, 30 million guests flew with SAUDIA. As of the beginning of this year, the airline has already achieved one third of that figure, flying 10,007,000 by end-April.
The airline said the positive results are due to investments in new onboard product features, technology and customer service. New aircraft and additional capacity on existing routes and new destinations are contributing to the growth in demand across SAUDIA’s international sectors, it added. By year end, the average fleet age of 3.75 years by year end. Currently at 134 aircraft, by 2020, the airline plans to reach 200.
SAUDIA Airlines Director General, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser said: “We welcome all passengers flying on board with SAUDIA and thank you for the continued support as we grow our services.
“The expansion across the network is part of our ongoing commitment and dedication to provide best-in-class service and a convenient travel network for our guests flying with SAUDIA for business and leisure.”
SAUDIA operates to four continents, covering 86 destinations - 27 domestic and 59 international - from its main hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah, KSA. The airline added Multan in Pakistan as a destination on April 1, as well as the Maldives and Ankara in Turkey last year.
In 2016, 30 million guests flew with SAUDIA. As of the beginning of this year, the airline has already achieved one third of that figure, flying 10,007,000 by end-April.
The airline said the positive results are due to investments in new onboard product features, technology and customer service. New aircraft and additional capacity on existing routes and new destinations are contributing to the growth in demand across SAUDIA’s international sectors, it added. By year end, the average fleet age of 3.75 years by year end. Currently at 134 aircraft, by 2020, the airline plans to reach 200.
SAUDIA Airlines Director General, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser said: “We welcome all passengers flying on board with SAUDIA and thank you for the continued support as we grow our services.
“The expansion across the network is part of our ongoing commitment and dedication to provide best-in-class service and a convenient travel network for our guests flying with SAUDIA for business and leisure.”
SAUDIA operates to four continents, covering 86 destinations - 27 domestic and 59 international - from its main hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah, KSA. The airline added Multan in Pakistan as a destination on April 1, as well as the Maldives and Ankara in Turkey last year.
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