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Air India signs partnership on connectivity with Riyadh Air
June 5th 2026
Air India and Riyadh Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the foundation for a partnership that will offer their passengers seamless connections between India, Saudi Arabia, and destinations beyond. Read More » “The MoU reflects the shared ambition of both full-service premium carriers to boost global connectivity for travellers flying between India, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, leveraging the geographical advantages of their hubs at Delhi, Mumbai, and Riyadh,” the airlines said. Air India and Riyadh Air intend to introduce interline and codeshare arrangements, and explore collaboration across a range of areas, including reciprocal loyalty programme benefits, cargo services, operational support and digital and technology initiatives designed to enhance the guest experience. “India and Saudi Arabia are two important growth markets in global aviation today, and the scale and momentum in both countries make this a natural partnership. We look forward to working with Riyadh Air to bring together the complementary strengths of the two airlines to unlock that opportunity with a focus on offering our guests more choice across our combined networks and elevating their travel experiences,” Campbell Wilson, CEO and Managing Director, Air India, said. “India is one of the most important and dynamic aviation markets in the world, and this partnership with Air India marks a defining step in Riyadh Air’s mission to connect Saudi Arabia with key global destinations. Together, we will offer guests a seamless, world-class experience that reflects the deep cultural and economic bonds shared between our two nations,” Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, commented.
