“Riyadh Air”, “Air China” sign a strategic partnership to facilitate travel between Riyadh and Beijing

“Riyadh Air”, the new national air carrier that adopts the latest digital technologies in the field of aviation and wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding with the exclusive national carrier of China, “Air China”, on the sidelines of the annual general assembly meeting of the Air Transport Association. International Airport, which will be hosted by Dubai from June 2 to 4.

The signing of the memorandum of understanding came after the success witnessed by Air China flights that recently linked Beijing and Riyadh, reflecting the depth and development of existing relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China, as the agreement will open great opportunities for communication and linking between both Beijing and Riyadh, as they are two pivotal capitals. Within the G20 countries.

The two carriers will work side by side, coordinating with each other on many commercial aspects, including intra-air traffic, code partnerships, and others.

Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, said: “This partnership with the world-leading China Airlines, which is distinguished by its extensive network in the main Chinese markets, comes as a continuation of Riyadh Air’s ambitious future plans, as this partnership represents an important step towards consolidating a long-term partnership that will ensure the facilitation of smooth travel.” It is convenient for travelers between China, the Middle East region and beyond. We will work side by side to consolidate our position and our vital ties, which will contribute to strengthening economic and cultural relations and ties between the two regions.”

For his part, Ma Zhongxian, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Air China, expressed his happiness with the signing of the memorandum of understanding, pointing out that Riyadh Airlines enjoys a strategic location that enables it to be a strategic gateway for Chinese travelers looking for trips to the Middle East, and to play a pivotal and prominent role in facilitating trade exchanges. and tourism, in line with the ambitious development plans and visions of both countries.

He said: “This memorandum of understanding constitutes the beginning of a mutually beneficial partnership between two national carriers linking two prominent capitals at the global level. With a focus on expanding the network of routes covered by the two air carriers and enhancing cooperation horizons, we are keen to work and coordinate jointly, achieve successes, and reach the desired results in the long term.”

The new national carrier aspires to be the most advanced digital airline in the world by connecting the capital, Riyadh, to more than 100 global destinations by 2030, adopting the best sustainable practices, improving travel experiences, and establishing entirely new standards in hospitality, reliability, and comfort. By playing a fundamental role in achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, Riyadh Airlines works to diversify the Saudi economy, provide more jobs, and contribute to the Kingdom’s non-oil gross domestic product.