Riyadh Air was founded back in 2023, as an ambitious and well-funded airline startup, intended as a second Saudi national airline, serving Riyadh (RUH). In March of that year, the airline announced an order for up to 72 Boeing 787-9s, and the first of those planes are now being delivered.
While the airline has technically already launched operations, for all practical purposes, this is the “real” start of the airline, with tickets actually being available to the public.
Riyadh Air’s “formal” launch was delayed quite a bit, due to Dreamliner delivery delays. That was a combination of “Boeing’s gonna Boeing,” as well as some delays with cabins, both of which are pretty common nowadays.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
