Saudi Arabia’s flynas Airline Expands Capacity by 25%
Riyadh: The Kingdom’s flynas airline is set to provide travelers with increased flight availability as it boosts its capacity by 25%. This comes after the acquisition of two Airbus A320neo airplanes, enhancing operational capabilities.
1.2 Million Seats for International and Domestic Flights During Ramadan
During the month of Ramadan, travelers can expect more than 1.2 million seats for international and domestic flights, thanks to flynas’ recent fleet expansion. The airline now boasts a total of 63 aircraft, with the addition of the two new A320neo planes.
Strategic Growth and Expansion Plans
flynas has been on a growth trajectory, having acquired a total of five A320neo planes in recent times. This marks a significant increase in the airline’s fleet size, with a 100% growth in less than two years. The company’s strategic plan includes the purchase of 120 aircraft from Airbus, totaling over SR32 billion, to enhance operational capacity and expand international destinations linked to the Kingdom.
Aligning with National Civil Aviation Strategy
flynas’ recent initiatives align with the National Civil Aviation Strategy, aiming to increase the number of international destinations connected to Saudi Arabia to 250. The airline is also working towards accommodating 330 million passengers and attracting 100 million tourists annually by 2030.
Expanding Reach and Network
Currently operating over 70 domestic and international destinations with 1,500 weekly flights, flynas plans to expand its reach to 165 destinations in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030. The airline recently participated in ITB Berlin 2024, announcing plans for new flights between Jeddah and Berlin starting this September, as part of its strategy for network expansion in Europe.