Saudia and flyadeal Enhance Flights to Abha; Group Reviews Optimistic H1 Numbers

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(15/07/24)
 Saudia and flyadeal, the flag service’s
Jeddah-based low-cost subsidiary, has launched eight new every day
flights from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam to Abha.

Saudia has elevated the variety of every day flights to Abha
from 14 to 19, a rise of 35.71% development, while 
flyadeal has expanded every day operations from 14 to 17 flights,
a 21.42% improve.

The enlargement comes after the group reported constructive development in operational efficiency for
the primary half of 2024.

The airline carried 16.3 million
travellers on each home and
worldwide routes, a rise of 19% in comparison with the identical
interval in 2023.

The expansion was supported by the operation of over
94,300 flights, together with scheduled and extra providers,
representing an 11% improve.

Moreover, Saudia recorded
287,200 flight hours, a development of 11% in comparison with final 12 months,
while sustaining an on-time efficiency price of
89.3%.

In worldwide operations, Saudia transported
over 9.1 million passengers, reflecting a 24% improve on the
earlier 12 months. The service performed 42,000 flights, marking a 13%
improve in comparison with the identical interval in 2023. The airline’s
worldwide fleet logged 199,000 flight hours, marking a 12%
development.

Domestically, Saudia served greater than 7.2 million
passengers,
a 14% improve, with over 52,300 flights operated, an increase of 10%. Home flight hours grew by 9%, reaching 88,000
hours.

“In the first half of 2024, we successfully
executed both our Summer and Hajj season plans. I extend my
sincere gratitude and appreciation to all Saudia employees for
their unwavering dedication, operational excellence, and exemplary
on-time performance, which have greatly contributed to increased
guest satisfaction,” mentioned H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director
Basic of Saudia Group.

Saudia at present has a fleet of 144 plane, and
has already signed two main agreements with Boeing and Airbus for the
acquisition of 103 new plane over the approaching years.

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