China Bound: Riyadh Air Given Green Light For Beijing & Shanghai Debut
Riyadh Air's latest approval sets the stage for a showdown in the skies, as the newcomer prepares to challenge established carriers to China.
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How Emirates Is Spending $2 Billion To Defend Itself Against The World's Newest Premium Airline
Riyadh Air is quickly growing from a startup to a world leader, leaving Emirates with no choice but to valiantly protect its crown.
Riyadh Air Opens Ticket Sales for Daily Service between Mumbai and Riyadh
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the opening of ticket sales for daily flights between Mumbai, India, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a key addition to its growing network, which now totals 9 destinations with more set to be announced in the coming days and weeks. This vital route, commencing August 4, 2026, strengthens the airline’s mission to connect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with major global and regional hubs and deliver a world-class travel experience.
Riyadh Air to Launch Daily Mumbai-Riyadh Flights
Riyadh Air will launch a daily direct service between Mumbai and Riyadh on 4 August 2026, becoming the carrier's first service to India.
AviationSource News•Len Varley7 Jul
Riyadh Air adds 10th destination as bookings open for daily flights to Mumbai
Saudi start up Riyadh Air has added its 10th destination to its website as bookings officially open for…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux6 Jul
Kuala Lumpur and Malaga added to Riyadh Air destinations
Riyadh Air has unveiled additional destinations to Malaga and Kuala Lumpur expanding its growing network
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders1 Jul
Riyadh Air opens flight bookings to Kuala Lumpa, Dhaka and vibrant Spanish city
Riyadh Air has opened bookings for flights to three new cities as the startup carrier looks to continue…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux30 Jun
Kuala Lumpur and Malaga added to Riyadh Air destinations to strengthen global network
Riyadh Air unveiled two additional destinations to its growing network, for flights from Riyadh to Malaga and Kuala Lumpur
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders30 JunTR
Saudi-backed Riyadh Air attains US approval to execute flights
Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, has obtained approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to formally execute flights to and from the United States, a high-profile milestone as the airline moves toward wider international standardisation. What did DOT actually approve? The Department of Transportation issued on June 16, 2026, grants Riyadh Air an […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo24 Jun
Inside Riyadh Air's 72-Boeing 787 Order & The Slot-Sitting Trick That Got It To Heathrow
Riyadh Air is quickly moving from a mere startup to one of the world's top airlines. Can it challenge the status quo?
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Riyadh Air Secures Approval to Launch US Services
Riyadh Air has secured approval to launch U.S. services by the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT), the highest authority regarding any method of transport within the country. The permit is valid for a period of two years and it is effective immediately. The Approval Riyadh Air applied in May for an international airline permit and exemption […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas19 Jun
Riyadh Air Commences Daily Dubai-Riyadh Flights as Inaugural Flight Takes Flight
Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today celebrated the inauguration of its 3rd official destination, starting daily service connecting Riyadh and Dubai, operated on one of its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The daily service, flight RX243, scheduled for departure from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) at 14:05 with arrival at Dubai Airport (DXB) at 17:00, marking a major milestone in the airline’s evolution and continuing to build a new era of travel and connectivity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Riyadh Air Approved to Operate in U.S.
The start-up carrier applied for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption authority in May.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile17 Jun
Riyadh Air secures approval from Department of Transportation for US flights
Saudi startup Riyadh Air has secured approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate US flights following…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux17 Jun
Riyadh Air Secures US Flight Rights: A Major Step for Saudi Aviation
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier Riyadh Air has been granted approval to to fly to and from the United States by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
AviationSource News•Len Varley17 Jun
Riyadh Air Clears Major Hurdle With DOT Approval For US-Saudi 787-9 Flights
Service to 22 destinations is planned by March 2027.
Riyadh Air wins approval to operate flights to the United States
Saudi startup has added four Boeing 787-9s in 10 days and plans to serve 22 destinations by early 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier16 Jun
Riyadh Air Gets Green Light to Operate in U.S.
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas has previously said he wants the carrier to have a presence on the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S.
Skift Airlines•Meghna Maharishi16 Jun
Riyadh Air Achieves Landmark IATA Membership
Following the successful completion of its inaugural flights to London and Jeddah, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has now also officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Celebrated at the 82nd IATA World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the historic milestone integrates the airline into the global aviation ecosystem and accelerates Riyadh Air’s operational readiness and cements its commitment to world-class safety, efficiency, and industry collaboration.
Riyadh Air launches first domestic service to Jeddah
Riyadh Air has officially launched its domestic operations to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders15 Jun