Transport Flyadeal seat capacity rises with fleet expansion By Pramod Kumar August 1, 2024, 4:06 AM Alamy via Reuters Flyadeal increased its seat capacity and staff headcount Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, reported a 5 percent year-on-year rise in seat capacity amid fleet expansion. The available seating capacity reached more than 5 million in the first half of 2024 as its fleet size increased 12 percent annually to 33 aircraft. The airline increased its routes to 75, up 8 percent year on year. NewsletterGet the Best of AGBI delivered straight to your inbox every week NewsletterGet the Best of AGBI delivered straight to your inbox every week “Our on-time performance, which measures punctuality, peaked at 91 percent,” said the airline CEO, Steven Greenway. The airline, a subsidiary of Saudia Group, reported a 70 percent annual rise in headcount to 1,325 employees in the first half. Saudia to buy 50 air taxis from Germany’s Lilium Egypt must strike the Saudi aviation market while it’s hot Middle East airlines in race to recruit as pilot shortage bites By the end of summer 2024, flyadeal expects to fly 30 million passengers cumulatively since launching operations in September 2017. Flyadeal operates from bases in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam to a domestic and international route network covering almost 30 destinations across Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Europe and North Africa. The airline’s fleet and destinations are forecast to triple by 2030. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
