Saudia to launch LCC

The board of state-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has approved plans to launch a low cost carrier (LCC), plus a business jet unit to diversify the group’s operations.


The low-cost airline will be named Flyadeal, will be based in Jeddah and is expected to launch in 2017 with three 48-seat Airbus A319s.

Saudia to launch LCC

The board of state-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has approved plans to launch a low cost carrier (LCC), plus a business jet unit to diversify the group’s operations.


The low-cost airline will be named Flyadeal, will be based in Jeddah and is expected to launch in 2017 with three 48-seat Airbus A319s.