Transportation
Riyadh Air Set to Deepen Partnership Accords With More Airlines
- Saudi startup airline has already built accord with Turkish
- Airline aims to start up international services next year
A Riyadh Air Dreamliner aircraft.
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Riyadh Air is expanding its network of partnerships with established carriers around the world as Saudi Arabia’s newest airline seeks to build global ties ahead of its market debut next year.
The airline, which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is close to announcing a accord with a major southeast Asian carrier in coming days, according to people familiar with the plan. Riyadh Air is also working on agreements with an Indian carrier for long-haul flights as well as a US airline, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.