Airline In Focus: Saudia
Established in 1945, Saudia is the national airline of Saudi Arabia and is wholly owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The airline operates a network of domestic and regional services within Saudi Arabia and the Middle East as well as Asia, Europe and North America from its main base at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Previously named Saudi Arabian Airlines, the carrier formally joined the SkyTeam alliance on 29-May-2012, becoming the alliance's 16th global member and first member from the Middle East. Saudi Arabian also used the occasion to re-brand, adopting its old name of "Saudia".
Saudia has its own cargo division, Saudia Cargo, which services over 20 destinations with a dedicated cargo fleet.
All data relates to w/c July. 3 2023, unless stated and was provided by OAG Schedules Analyser and CAPA - Centre for Aviation.
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