Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air is set to launch its inaugural flight on October 26, with Britain’s Heathrow Airport as its first destination, state TV reported on Wednesday.
Riyadh Air’s CEO Tony Douglas said in a press conference that the second destination will be Dubai.
Douglas added that initial ticket sales will be for Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund (PIF) and Riyadh Air employees, and public sales will follow soon.
Saudi Arabia announced in 2023 the creation of Riyadh Air which is wholly owned by PIF, and is expected to serve more than 100 destinations by 2030.
Saudi state TV added that the company will receive Boeing 787-9 aircraft within months.
Washington, November 19, 2025, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held expanded meetings today at the U.S. Capitol in Washington with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson, as well as leaders and members of the House across various committees. House leaders affirmed their support for the historic relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. During the meetings, HRH the Crown Prince discussed a range of important issues, including developments in regional and international affairs, in addition to areas of coop

