London, 30 August 2022 – Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, celebrated their 55th anniversary of operations at London Heathrow airport on August 23rd. To commemorate the special occasion, SAUDIA organized an activation event at London Heathrow and surprised their guests with on-ground celebration and an announcement by the captain during the flight. At the specially branded check-in desk, decorated with cards and banners, SAUDIA guests received a gift bag and gold plated coin giveaways.

In the year 2022, SAUDIA carried a total of 256,557 passengers on 2,059 operated flights. The total distance flown to and from London so far this year adds up to 10,046,852 miles and the total flight hour count is 13,614. SAUDIA serves London Heathrow with a Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) and a Boeing 777-300ER. Onboard, guests can enjoy the bistro menu in all classes and a chef on board in business class.

Mr. Hisham Bindkhail, Regional SAUDIA Manager in Europe: “The celebration of our 55th anniversary of operations to and from London Heathrow marks a special occasion for us. We are very proud to connect Saudi Arabia with the United Kingdom seven days a week. We are experiencing high demand on services to the United Kingdom, especially after the exemption of visa for Saudi nationals to the United Kingdom, which is encouraging for many who wish to travel. We look forward to the next 55 years of operations in London and to welcoming our guests from the United Kingdom to experience SAUDIA on the ground and on board and enjoy a unique flight experience across all classes.”

SAUDIA currently offers direct flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and London Heathrow (LHR) as well as between Riyadh's King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and London Heathrow (LHR) daily. SAUDIA has increased its seat capacity to London by 51% recently, providing 21 flights per week to meet the strong growing demand for travel with state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

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About Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA)

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown to become one of the Middle East's largest airlines.

SAUDIA has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleet. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia.

A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), SAUDIA has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012.

The airline is ranked as a Global Five-Star Major Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and has been awarded Diamond status by APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying in recognition of its comprehensive approach to safety during the pandemic.

Most recently, SAUDIA was named the Middle East's Fastest Growing Airline in 2022 by Brand Finance® and the World's Most Improved Airline in 2021 by Skytrax, the second time it has received this prestigious accolade.

For more information on Saudi Arabian Airlines, please visit www.saudia.com

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