Saudia's Big Push to Bring 7.5 Million Indians to Saudi Arabia by 2030
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Saudi Arabia’s flag airline Saudia said it would strengthen its presence in India in an effort to boost the Kingdom’s tourism goals of attracting 7.5 million Indian visitors annually by 2030. The airline said it is focusing on increasing flight frequencies between the two countries using a modernised fleet.
In May 2024, the Saudia Group, which includes full-service carrier Saudia and low-cost carrier Flyadeal, signed a deal with Airbus to purchase 105 A320neo and A321neo aircraft. The order includes 54 aircraft for Saudia and 51 for Flyadeal.
Saudia also said that it is testing its AI-powered platform called "Travel Companion" to provide personalized solutions to customers. The platform would also help travelers to book hotels, transportation, and other activities. The carrier said in a statement that it has also reformed its loyalty program — AlFursan.
Currently, Saudia operates 54 weekly flights across six Indian cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Kozhikode.
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