Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
King Fahd International Airport in Dammam launched the first operational flights of the new national carrier, “Air Arabia Alliance,” by opening its air route to the capital, Riyadh. This strategic step marks the start of the carrier's direct operations from its headquarters in the Eastern Province, as part of an ambitious plan that aims to serve 24 domestic destinations and 57 international destinations, and transport about 10 million passengers annually by 2030 AD.

Expanding air connectivity and enhancing travel

A special reception and celebration ceremony was held at Dammam and Riyadh airports on the occasion of the launch of the air network, which begins its direct flights with two daily flights to Riyadh and Jeddah, and a daily flight to Medina. It is expected that these expansions will contribute to creating more than 2,400 direct jobs and supporting the local product and tourism movement in the Eastern Region through a modern fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.

Supporting the national strategy for transport and logistics
The launch of the new carrier's operations comes after it obtained the air operator certificate from the General Civil Aviation Authority, in response to the national targets resulting from developing the air transport sector and expanding the network of destinations. The alliance, which includes Air Arabia Group, Nesma Group, and Kon Holding Company with a Saudi majority, contributes to raising capacity and enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a pivotal logistical and tourism center in the region.

Promising investment and tourism prospects in the Eastern Province

The launch of the new economic carrier represents an added value for the Arab visitor and investor alike. It provides the traveler with economical and comfortable travel options that support business and holiday tourism between the cities of the Kingdom. This step also provides a fertile investment environment for businessmen and the hospitality and service sectors, by increasing the efficiency of air coordination and facilitating the flow of investment and commercial traffic through the Dammam Air Gate.