Saudi Arabia to launch new airline

Saudi Arabia has announced it is to launch a new airline tipped to be called ‘RIA’.

 

The new airline will become Saudi’s second national carrier, based out of Riyadh. The current Saudia operates from Jeddah. Image: Saudia

The airline, set to launch in Q4, is part of the country’s $100 billion tourism investment.

A CEO is yet to be appointed.

The new airline will become Saudi’s second national carrier, based out of Riyadh. The current Saudia operates from Jeddah.