Saudia Launches Flights to Birmingham

SAUDIA has launched its first direct flight to Birmingham, UK in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP).

SAUDIA has launched its first direct flight to Birmingham, UK in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP).

The program was launched in 2021 to support tourism growth in the Kingdom by enhancing air connectivity and developing existing and prospective air routes, connecting Saudi Arabia to new destinations.

The inaugural SAUDIA flight going from Jeddah to Birmingham (SV 0251) took off on Sunday from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.

SAUDIA launches Jeddah to Birmingham Flights

To commemorate this occasion, a ceremony was held at the airport’s Alfursan Lounge ahead of the flight’s take-off, as the SAUDIA team celebrated with a ribbon and cake-cutting ceremony in the departure’s hall.

Manal Alshehri, Vice President of Passenger Sales said: “We are proud to be expanding our operations in the United Kingdom and continue to regularly offer new destinations to our guests.

“The United Kingdom is a very important destination for SAUDIA, and the launch of new direct flights to and from Birmingham highlights the strengthening of relations between our two countries.

“We’re also very grateful for the continuous support from the Air Connectivity Program, which enables us to continue to grow as we work towards our objective to bring the world to Saudi Arabia.”

The airline will operate three weekly flights between Jeddah and Birmingham, and will further utilise the airline’s extensive fleet, catering to guests with a range of convenient check-in methods, high-quality onboard services, and a comfortable flight experience that underlines the flag carrier’s commitment to excellence.

Birmingham is the third city in the United Kingdom, after London and Manchester, to be serviced by the airline. It is also the latest addition to an expanding network of 21 European destinations.

Source The Arabian Business