Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Formal London Launch
Riyadh Air has officially launched ticket sales for its flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow, set to begin on July 1. The airline will operate its new Boeing 787-9 jets for this route, marking a significant step in its commercial operations. This launch follows a period of limited readiness flying and a soft launch that began last October.
- ▪Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for flights to London Heathrow starting July 1.
- ▪The airline will use its Boeing 787-9 jets for the new service.
- ▪Prior to this, Riyadh Air operated a leased aircraft as part of its operational readiness program.
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Airlines Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Formal London Launch Gordon Smith May 19th, 2026 at 5:46 AM EDT Photo Credit: A Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 at Boeing's Dreamliner production facility. Riyadh Air Skift Take After months of false starts, Riyadh Air finally closes the gap between operational readiness and a true commercial launch. play_circle_filled Listen to Story Summarize Story Share WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email How does Riyadh Air's launch align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy? Which destinations does Riyadh Air plan to serve in its initial network expansion? What are the key features of Riyadh Air's new London Heathrow service? Select a question above or ask something else Saudi startup carrier Riyadh Air has formally opened ticket sales for flights operated by its…
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