Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas is main a delegation to India for essential talks geared toward exploring strategic partnerships on this key market. The journey, which runs from March 12 to 14, 2025, will contain conferences with Air India, IndiGo – India’s two largest airways – and the Directorate Common of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to debate potential agreements that may facilitate the airline’s launch in India.
As Riyadh Air prepares for its official operations later this 12 months, India has been recognized as a vital a part of the airline’s community enlargement. The nation is anticipated to turn into Saudi Arabia’s prime tourism supply market by 2030, with the Saudi Tourism Authority setting a goal of welcoming 7.5 million Indian guests yearly by the top of the last decade. In 2023, the variety of Indian travellers to Saudi Arabia rose by 50 % to over 1.5 million, reflecting the affect of strategic initiatives between the 2 nations.
Douglas expressed, “India has lengthy been a vital a part of Riyadh Air’s community planning forward of our operations launch. India is a wonderful nation which is able to play an enormous half within the success story of our airline, as journey and enterprise alternatives multiply with the expanded choices we’re set to offer.” He additional emphasised the airline’s dedication to fostering financial progress and strengthening the bond between the 2 international locations.
The go to additionally marks Riyadh Air’s appointment of Bird Travels as its unique distribution and gross sales companion in India. Chicken Travels, recognized for its deep experience within the Indian journey panorama, will assist elevate Riyadh Air’s model presence and improve its service choices within the area.
Gaurav Bhatia, Govt Director of Chicken Group, said, “We’re honoured to be Riyadh Air’s unique distribution and gross sales companion in India. We’re assured that Indian travellers will embrace Riyadh Air’s modern companies and distinctive onboard expertise.”
