Saudia Airlines announced on 17 April 2016 launching a new airline subsidiary that provides low cost services. This announcement was made at a ceremony held under the patronage of H.E. Sulaiman Al-Hamdan, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Chairman of Saudia Airlines’ Board of Directors, and in the presence of Saudi Airlines Director General along with a number of chief executives of the strategic units of Saudi Arabian Airlines Company, specialized experts and journalists.
flyadeal will be owned by Saudi Arabian Airlines Company and will be working independently from Saudia Airlines by having its own management and strategic plans. flyadeal will be a low-cost carrier that is committed to providing high-level services while maintaining the highest safety standards. It will commence operation in mid-2017.
The Director General of Saudia highlighted that the trademark for the new company has been registered and its operating license is undergoing with GACA. He added that the airlines will be funded by Saudi Arabian Airlines Company and noted that the launching of the new airline comes after conducting deep studies, internally and externally with the help of consulting experts. He added that flyadeal will simply travel options and provide high services at affordable prices. Moreover, he highlighted that flyadeal will not replace Saudia Airlines and its hub will be located in Jeddah.
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