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Gulf Insider
18-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Air France Launches New Riyadh-Paris Direct Flight Services
Air France announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Paris. The new flight services will commence from May 20, and will significantly enhance connectivity between the two cities, the airline said. Besides offering customers direct flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, the new flight service will also enable fliers access to over 190 destinations across the carrier's global network, it said. The Riyadh-Paris service will commence with three flights a week from May 20, with the frequency to be increased to five flights a week from June, which will be maintained throughout the summer season, the airline said. Stefan Gumuseli, General Manager, Air France – KLM India and the Middle East, said with a positive growth outlook, Saudi Arabia continues to be a key market for the Air France-KLM group. 'This new route, along with KLM's existing services to Riyadh and Dammam, highlights our commitment to expanding our presence in Saudi Arabia,' he said. Gumuseli said Riyadh and Paris are strategic hubs for both business and leisure travel, and the airline is happy to provide more travel options between these two cities, and the world via its hub Paris, Charles de Gaulle. 'Further this development will also strengthen the existing partnership between Air France and Saudia Airlines,' he said. The Riyadh–Paris route will be operated by the Airbus A350-900, offering 324 seats – 34 in Business, 24 in Premium, and 266 in Economy. The Business cabin will feature seats that convert into fully flat beds with direct aisle access, while the Premium cabin provides a modern and comfortable experience, the airline said. With this launch, all three airlines of the Air France-KLM Group – Air France, KLM, and Transavia – will offer service to Saudi Arabia. Transavia France has been connecting Paris-Orly and Lyon to Jeddah since December 2024, while KLM links its Amsterdam-Schiphol hub to Riyadh and Dammam. Also read: Air France-KLM's Frequent Flyer Programme Announces Status Match Offer In UAE
Arabian Business
18-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Air France launches new Riyadh-Paris direct flight services
Air France announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Paris. The new flight services will commence from May 20, and will significantly enhance connectivity between the two cities, the airline said. Air France expansion Besides offering customers direct flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, the new flight service will also enable fliers access to over 190 destinations across the carrier's global network, it said. The Riyadh-Paris service will commence with three flights a week from May 20, with the frequency to be increased to five flights a week from June, which will be maintained throughout the summer season, the airline said. Stefan Gumuseli, General Manager, Air France – KLM India and the Middle East, said with a positive growth outlook, Saudi Arabia continues to be a key market for the Air France-KLM group. 'This new route, along with KLM's existing services to Riyadh and Dammam, highlights our commitment to expanding our presence in Saudi Arabia,' he said. Gumuseli said Riyadh and Paris are strategic hubs for both business and leisure travel, and the airline is happy to provide more travel options between these two cities, and the world via its hub Paris, Charles de Gaulle. 'Further this development will also strengthen the existing partnership between Air France and Saudia Airlines,' he said. Premium travel experience The Riyadh–Paris route will be operated by the Airbus A350-900, offering 324 seats – 34 in Business, 24 in Premium, and 266 in Economy. The Business cabin will feature seats that convert into fully flat beds with direct aisle access, while the Premium cabin provides a modern and comfortable experience, the airline said. With this launch, all three airlines of the Air France-KLM Group – Air France, KLM, and Transavia – will offer service to Saudi Arabia.
