British Airways Reinstates Riyadh-London Route to Strengthen UK-Saudi Arabia Ties
(IN SHORT) British Airways has announced the return of its Riyadh-London route during the GREAT FUTURES expo in Riyadh, an event aimed at fostering business engagement between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The year-round service, set to commence on November 4, 2024, will operate four times a week, utilizing Boeing 787 aircraft from London Heathrow to Riyadh. Colm Lacy, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the historical connection between the two nations and the significant business opportunities present. The airline aims to enhance connectivity and strengthen ties between the UK and Saudi Arabia through this renewed service. To mark the occasion, British Airways is offering special return fares starting from 1905 SAR in World Traveller (economy) and 16079 SAR in Club World (business class), available for booking until June 5, 2024.
(PRESS RELEASE) London, UK, 2024-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The airline announced the route’s return at the GREAT FUTURES expo in Riyadh, a flagship event to drive business engagement between the UK and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Available to book from today, the route will begin operating on 4 November 2024, serving the Saudi Arabian city on a year-round basis from British Airways’ home at London Heathrow.
The new flights will be operated by the Boeing 787 fleet and will boost connectivity to the Kingdom as the four-per-week service, joins the daily service between Riyadh and Heathrow Terminal 5.
Speaking to the delegation in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, Colm Lacy, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We have a long history of connecting families, friends and businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with our home in London. There are significant opportunities for businesses in both countries, so we’re pleased we can re-build our connectivity and strengthen links between the two kingdoms.”
To celebrate the launch, British Airways is offering return fares from 1905 SAR in World Traveller (economy) and 16079 SAR in Club World (business class), available to book before 5 June 2024.
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The planned timetable (subject to slots and operational constraints)
| Days of the week | London Heathrow departure time | Arrival time into Jeddah | Departure time from Jeddah | Arrival time into London Heathrow |
| Mon, Tues, Thurs, Saturday. | 20:10 | 05:30 the following day | 07:55 | 11:45 |
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As the UK’s national flag carrier, British Airways serves more than 190 destinations across more than 65 countries, including routes with its partnership airlines. The airline proudly offers customers flights to more destinations from London than any other carrier. British Airways customers have access to one of the world’s most extensive flight networks, both domestically and internationally, offering flights to and from central airports at convenient times. It operates out of three major London airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City, and serves up to 26 destinations in the US alone.
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SOURCE: British Airways
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