Capital A & AirAsia Looking To Expand Routes Into Saudi Arabia
It looks like AirAsia has its eyes on Saudi Arabia! Capital A Berhad recently shared exciting plans for its company and AirAsia, highlighting a potential expansion into Saudi Arabia with new routes and flight frequencies.
In a recent statement, the airline group behind AirAsia said it's planning to expand into Saudi Arabia as part of its Middle East growth strategy. Capital A said the expansion plans include introducing new routes to Riyadh and Dammam and increasing flight frequencies to Jeddah from Kuala Lumpur. The company is also exploring potential connections from Bangkok and Jakarta to Riyadh, which could help boost Middle East-ASEAN connectivity.
Capital A also plans to introduce its entire business ecosystem to extend the expansion beyond airline operations. The ecosystem includes Teleport, its logistics arm; Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), its aircraft maintenance and engineering service; and AirAsia MOVE, the digital travel platform. The airline group hopes the collaboration could enable faster and more cost-effective movement of goods.
Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes spoke about the expansion, saying the new Riyadh route is projected to serve close to one million two-way passengers by 2026 and more than seven million by 2030. He added that projections reflect the strong demand for increased connectivity between ASEAN and the Gulf region. The CEO also expressed excitement over the new projects, saying, 'We're ready to grow with our brothers and sisters in Saudi Arabia.'
In its statement, Capital A said that Saudi Arabia now ranks as a top priority market for the company, following its rapid expansion in India and China. The airline group believes its multi-vertical model could contribute to the Kingdom's growth trajectory. AirAsia currently offers weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Saudi Arabia. The company will announce further updates on route launches, operational timelines and ecosystem collaborations in the future.
New routes and higher flight frequencies mean more opportunities for exploration, so start planning your dream Saudi Arabia trip today! What are your thoughts on this?
Source: AirAsia Newsroom
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