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Riyadh Air Aims to Rival European Airlines by 2025

4/20/2025

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Riyadh Air is set to take to the skies in late 2025, promising opulent first-class cabins and lavish Business Elite suites to entice affluent travelers. CEO Tony Douglas is determined to rival European airlines, and despite supply chain hurdles, the soaring demand for travel in Saudi Arabia fuels the airline's bold aspirations.

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Riyadh Air is set to take to the skies in late 2025, promising opulent first-class cabins and lavish Business Elite suites to entice affluent travelers. CEO Tony Douglas is determined to rival European airlines, and despite supply chain hurdles, the soaring demand for travel in Saudi Arabia fuels the airline's bold aspirations.