Saudi Airlines transports 9.1 million international passengers, a growth of 24% during H1

Saudi Airlines achieved growth in its operational operations based on the operational performance report for the first half of 2024, as the total number of passengers on the domestic and international sectors reached 16.3 million passengers, a growth of 19% over the same period in 2023, on board more than 94.3 thousand passengers. A flight representing scheduled and additional flights, an increase of 11%, while flying hours recorded 287.2 thousand hours, an increase of 11%, while it achieved 89.3% in the general rate of flight punctuality.

“Saudi Arabia” recorded a growth in the operating rate internationally, as more than 9.1 million passengers were transported, an increase of 24%, and 42 thousand flights were operated, an increase of 13%, while aircraft flew at a rate of 199 thousand flight hours, an increase of 12%. Internally, more than 7.2 million guests, an increase of 14%, and more than 52.3 thousand flights were operated, an increase of 10%, while flying hours recorded a growth of 9%, reaching 88 thousand hours.

Engineer Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman Al-Omar, General Manager of Saudia Group, explained that the period of the first half of 2024 coincided with the implementation of the plans for the summer and Hajj seasons, directing his thanks and appreciation to all employees of “Saudi Arabia” for overcoming this challenge and managing operations with ability and excellence while maintaining operational efficiency by achieving a distinguished rate of discipline for appointments. flights, which was reflected in the high level of passenger satisfaction.

It contributes to the quality of operational performance. The current fleet of “Saudi Arabia” aircraft amounts to 144 aircraft, enabling it to contribute to connecting the world with the Kingdom and reaching more than 100 destinations on 4 continents around the world to serve the tourism, business, sports, entertainment, Hajj and Umrah sectors, while it is scheduled to achieve unprecedented growth in operational operations in the future with the two deals. Which were concluded with Boeing and Airbus to purchase 103 new aircraft over the next few years.