In contributing to the event of the tourism, enterprise, Hajj, and Umrah sectors, SAUDIA skilled a progress charge of 52%.
SAUDIA (Saudi Arabian Airways) has continued to realize exceptional operational efficiency, as evident by the efficiency report for the primary half of 2023. The report highlights the transportation of over 13.7 million company on each home and worldwide routes, representing a considerable 24% improve in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. This spectacular feat was achieved by means of the operation of 85,400 flights, reflecting a progress charge of 6%. Moreover, flight hours surged by a powerful 22%, reaching a complete of 261,600 hours. Notably, the general flight punctuality charge reached a powerful 86,3%.
On the worldwide entrance, there was a noteworthy 52% improve within the variety of company transported throughout the first half of 2023, with a complete of seven.4 million company. Moreover, the airline operated 37,600 flights, marking a big 30% progress. SAUDIA prolonged its attain to 4 continents, accumulating a powerful 180,700 flight hours, a exceptional 40% improve in comparison with earlier durations. The report additionally underscores the profitable transport of 6.3 million company on home routes, achieved by means of the operation of 47,700 flights, accumulating 80,800 flight hours.
Capt. Ibrahim Koshy, CEO of SAUDIA, highlighted the excellent flight operations, punctuality charges, and visitor transportation achieved throughout this era. These accomplishments align with the airline’s dedication to effectivity and operational security, that are of paramount significance. Capt. Koshy additionally emphasised the essential function performed by the nationwide flag service in supporting the expansion of the tourism, enterprise, Hajj and Umrah sectors by means of strategic partnerships.
SAUDIA has elevated its seat capability and flight frequency to cater to the rising demand for journey, firmly establishing itself as a key participant in bringing the world to the Kingdom.
It’s price noting that the primary half of 2023 witnessed the profitable inauguration of three new worldwide locations inside SAUDIA’s expansive flight community. These locations embody Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Gatwick Worldwide Airport in London, UK, and Good in France. These additions additional bolster SAUDIA’s market share in worldwide aviation, providing a various vary of choices for company. Moreover, throughout this era, the airline welcomed its first Airbus A321neo plane, marking the start of a fleet growth plan that can see the incorporation of 20 plane of the identical mannequin by 2026. The airline’s fleet, comprising numerous fashions from esteemed producers Boeing and Airbus, now stands at a powerful complete of 140 plane.
This distinctive efficiency and unwavering dedication to excellence firmly place SAUDIA as a number one world airline, devoted to offering distinctive companies to its company and contributing to the Kingdom’s progress and growth.