In tourism push, Flynas to double its jet orders
Published on : Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Flynas, Saudi Arabian discount airline doubled its growth plan, explaining that it will develop orders to 250 aircraft and make use of a government push to put up Gulf kingdom’s tourism industry. The strategy is targeted at setting up of Flynas as in the Middle East’s largest low-cost carrier, said the airplane company in a statement on Monday, ahead of rivals FlyDubai and Air Arabia. According to a spokesman, talks are being carried out with Airbus SE and Boeing Co, At present, Flynas has 35 planes. However, as Saudi Arabia seeks to attract 100 million tourists by 2030, the company is targeting rapid expansion. To hit that target, on airports and aircraft, the country is investing billions of dollars which would boost transport links. The fleet at Flynas, which is based in Riyadh, at present, has only Airbus narrow-bodies, though the carrier has said before that long-haul models are under consideration.
To quote Chief Executive Officer Bander Al-Mohanna, “We will explore aircraft of different capabilities, to fly to new destinations increasing the connection of the world to the kingdom, support tourism and contribute to the transportation of pilgrims and Umrah performers.”
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