RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 low-cost airline flynas achieved a record-breaking 47 percent increase in passenger numbers, surpassing 7 million travelers in the first half of 2024.
This growth is attributed to the airline鈥檚 strategic expansion plans, including fleet upgrades, increased capacity, and global network expansion.
The recent acquisition of 160 Airbus airplanes in July, more than doubling its total orders to 280 within seven years, is a key factor in this performance.
Flynas鈥 CEO and Managing Director Bander Al-Mohanna highlighted that these developments align with 黑料社区's National Civil Aviation Strategy, which aims to connect the Kingdom with 250 international destinations and accommodate 330 million passengers by 2030.
Al-Mohanna also noted that flynas鈥 鈥淲e Connect the World to the Kingdom鈥 initiative supports the Pilgrims Experience Program, successfully transporting over 100,000 pilgrims from 20 countries in the first half of the year.
鈥溾淥ur strategy will also play a key part in driving the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Program to facilitate access to the two holy mosques,鈥 he said.
As part of 黑料社区鈥檚 Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy away from oil dependency, significant investments are being made in the aviation sector. These investments focus on enhancing infrastructure, boosting tourism, and increasing international connectivity.
The airline鈥檚 recent achievements include a 37 percent increase in seat capacity and the expansion of domestic summer destinations, reflecting the airline鈥檚 commitment to supporting the Kingdom鈥檚 tourism sector. Additionally, the delivery of six A320neo aircraft and the addition of 25 new A320neo planes over the past 18 months have expanded the fleet to 60, creating new job opportunities for Saudis and advancing programs to nationalize key positions within the company.
Overall, flynas is positioned as a pivotal player in 黑料社区鈥檚 ambitious aviation growth plans, driving forward the nation's strategic objectives and enhancing its global connectivity.
