Riyadh Air operates 1st commercial Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight to London
Riyadh – Mubasher: Riyadh Air has celebrated its first commercial flight operated on its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which arrived from Boeing only five days earlier on 5 June, according to a press release.
The daily service, flight RX401, departed from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport for London Heathrow (LHR), beginning a new era of travel and connectivity for Saudi Arabia.
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, commented: “The departure of our first commercial flight on our brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – just five days after its arrival in Riyadh – is the culmination of immense dedication from our team and partners.”
Douglas added: “This daily service not only delivers a new standard of luxury and guest comfort, but it also brings vital new connectivity for passengers traveling from the UK onward to key destinations around the world.”
Riyadh Air’s first two 787 Dreamliners arrived in Riyadh on 5 June, followed by a third on 7 June with the delivery schedule of more aircraft continuing to help the airline reach its goal of connecting the Kingdom to 100 destinations by 2030.
“With our aircraft deliveries progressing at such an accelerated pace, we are thrilled to have been able to bring forward this first London flight on the new aircraft from its original schedule of 1 July,” he indicated.
The CEO mentioned: “We are proud to deliver a new standard of excellence, welcoming guests to experience our signature Saudi hospitality and pioneering digital-first experience as we remain firmly on track to connect Riyadh with over 100 global destinations by 2030.”
Heathrow’s Chief Customer Officer, Ross Baker, said: "As the world’s most connected airport, expanding passenger choice and strengthening our global reach is at the heart of what we do at Heathrow.”
Baker continued: “Welcoming Riyadh Air's first commercial flight is a landmark moment for us and we're delighted they have chosen the UK's hub, with our aligned vision of delivering world-class service, as the place to launch this route. Our partnership together will unlock greater access not only the Middle East but to destinations across Asia and further afield."
The national carrier introduced five new destinations that include Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester.
Last February, Riyadh Air launched daily services between Riyadh and Cairo to foster its global network.
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