Virgin Atlantic signs Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with Riyadh Air, complementing its announcement of a new route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The agreement aims to enhance connectivity between London, Saudi Arabia, and further destinations, with plans for interline and codeshare services, subject to regulatory approvals.
Riyadh Air, a new carrier set to start operations in 2025, is focused on delivering premium service and has already established partnerships with airlines like Delta, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Saudia.
Virgin Atlantic’s new daily service to Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport will commence on March 30, 2025, reflecting a growing demand for air travel between England and Saudi Arabia, projected to increase by 24% from 2019 to 2035.
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, added: “Our partnership with Virgin Atlantic will help us collectively provide additional connectivity to the Kingdom. Riyadh Air has signed agreements with a number of strong global partners around the world, most recently Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic’s network will assist our growth to and from Saudi Arabia as we enter service in summer 2025.”
