Riyadh Air, which plans to start commercial flights this year, will explore partnerships with Air India and IndiGo, the Saudi Arabian carrier’s CEO Tony Douglas said on Wednesday, describing the Indian subcontinent as a “super important” market.With ambitious plans to connect Saudi Arabia to over 100 destinations globally by 2030, Riyadh Air has already entered into partnerships with various global carriers, including Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta Air Lines.
Douglas is leading a delegation to India, which is a key market for the airline, for discussions to explore potential partnerships. During the visit from March 12 to 14, the delegation will meet the officials at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Air India, and IndiGo, according to a release.