Three years after Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched Riyadh Air, the airline is preparing to begin operations with the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and ambitious plans for rapid expansion.
In an exclusive interview with Al Arabiya English aboard one of the airline’s newly delivered aircraft, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas discussed the carrier’s growth plans, upcoming destinations, fleet expansion, onboard technology, customer experience, and the challenges of launching a new airline amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Douglas also outlined Riyadh Air’s goal of serving 22 destinations by March 2027, revealed details about its new in-flight entertainment platform, and explained why the airline believes it can differentiate itself in an increasingly competitive global aviation market. [Read more…] about Q&A: Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas on launching a new airline, expanding its fleet, and the future of air travel