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Delta’s Riyadh Flights Are So Empty That The Airline Is Basically Giving Away Seats

In late 2025, Deltaannounced plans to launch nonstop flightsbetween Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), with Delta CEO Ed Bastian recently claiming that Saudi Arabia is one of his favorite places that he has been in a very long time.The airline is partnering with Riyadh Air, but beyond that, the company is obviously chasing subsidies, given thatSaudi Arabia is paying airlines to fly to Riyadh.

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig6 Aug

Is Delta Really Going To Fly Empty Planes To Saudi Arabia?

In late 2025, Delta announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), with Delta CEO Ed Bastian recently claiming that Saudi Arabia is one of his favorite places that he has been in a very long time. The airline is partnering with Riyadh Air, but beyond that, the company is obviously chasing subsidies, given that Saudi Arabia is paying airlines to fly to Riyadh.

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jul