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Hamilton Spectator
8 hours ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Saudia Named 'Best Airline Staff Service' at the 2025 Skytrax Awards
PARIS, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been named 'Best Airline Staff Service' at the prestigious 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held today at the 56th edition of the Paris Air Show 2025 in the iconic Air and Space Museum. The airline also climbed three spots in the global Skytrax rankings, securing 17th place among the world's best airlines following a comprehensive voting process involving millions of travelers worldwide. This recognition reflects the outstanding dedication and performance of Saudia's team across all the touch points of the guest journey. From seamless ground services to onboard experiences rooted in authentic Saudi hospitality, Saudia staff have played a pivotal role in enhancing guest satisfaction, strengthening brand loyalty, and elevating service standards. H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said: 'This award reflects the dedication of our incredible frontline team and the trust of our guests. Rising from 82nd to 17th in the Skytrax World Airline Rankings is a proud milestone—but it's just the beginning. With bold investments and a clear vision, we're on a journey to become one of the world's leading airlines.' Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: 'We are pleased to present Saudia with the award for Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East at the 2025 World Airline Awards. The airline's cabin and ground staff maintain a service style that is both composed and welcoming, and this is delivered consistently by a multi-national team that brings a range of cultural strengths to the customer experience. It is this blend of professionalism and warmth that continues to leave a lasting impression on passengers.' Saudia has demonstrated remarkable progress in recent years, rising from 82nd place in 2017 to 20th in 2024, and now securing 17th place in 2025. This trajectory aligns with the airline's recognition as the 'World's Most Improved Airline' for four consecutive years by Skytrax. The award also reflects Saudia's alignment with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the National Aviation Strategy, both of which aim to position the Kingdom as a global hub by enhancing connectivity, tourism, entertainment, sports, and the Hajj and Umrah sectors. As part of its long-term vision, Saudia is undertaking the most significant investment program in its history to elevate the guest experience. Key initiatives include expanding its global network, doubling the size of its aircraft fleet, and introducing fully redesigned cabin interiors featuring advanced seating, state-of-the-art inflight entertainment, and high-speed connectivity, delivering a service that surpasses guest expectations and reinforces the Kingdom's position in global aviation. About Saudia: Saudia (Saudia Airlines) 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 fleets, with 144 aircraft. 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. Saudia was recently awarded the 'World Class Airline 2025' for the fourth consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards. Saudia has also advanced 11 places in the Skytrax airlines ranking of the World Best Airlines 2023. The Airline also ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by Cirium. For more information on Saudia, please visit Media Center Saudi Arabian Airlines Headquarters Jeddah 21231, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Email: mediacenter@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Saudia Named 'Best Airline Staff Service' at the 2025 Skytrax Awards
The airline climbs to 17th place in global ranking, reflecting excellence across the guest journey Picture of Saudia team receiving Skytrax award PARIS, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been named 'Best Airline Staff Service' at the prestigious 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held today at the 56th edition of the Paris Air Show 2025 in the iconic Air and Space Museum. The airline also climbed three spots in the global Skytrax rankings, securing 17th place among the world's best airlines following a comprehensive voting process involving millions of travelers worldwide. This recognition reflects the outstanding dedication and performance of Saudia's team across all the touch points of the guest journey. From seamless ground services to onboard experiences rooted in authentic Saudi hospitality, Saudia staff have played a pivotal role in enhancing guest satisfaction, strengthening brand loyalty, and elevating service standards. H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said: 'This award reflects the dedication of our incredible frontline team and the trust of our guests. Rising from 82nd to 17th in the Skytrax World Airline Rankings is a proud milestone—but it's just the beginning. With bold investments and a clear vision, we're on a journey to become one of the world's leading airlines.' Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: 'We are pleased to present Saudia with the award for Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East at the 2025 World Airline Awards. The airline's cabin and ground staff maintain a service style that is both composed and welcoming, and this is delivered consistently by a multi-national team that brings a range of cultural strengths to the customer experience. It is this blend of professionalism and warmth that continues to leave a lasting impression on passengers.' Saudia has demonstrated remarkable progress in recent years, rising from 82nd place in 2017 to 20th in 2024, and now securing 17th place in 2025. This trajectory aligns with the airline's recognition as the 'World's Most Improved Airline' for four consecutive years by Skytrax. The award also reflects Saudia's alignment with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the National Aviation Strategy, both of which aim to position the Kingdom as a global hub by enhancing connectivity, tourism, entertainment, sports, and the Hajj and Umrah sectors. As part of its long-term vision, Saudia is undertaking the most significant investment program in its history to elevate the guest experience. Key initiatives include expanding its global network, doubling the size of its aircraft fleet, and introducing fully redesigned cabin interiors featuring advanced seating, state-of-the-art inflight entertainment, and high-speed connectivity, delivering a service that surpasses guest expectations and reinforces the Kingdom's position in global aviation. About Saudia:Saudia (Saudia Airlines) 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 fleets, with 144 aircraft. 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. Saudia was recently awarded the "World Class Airline 2025" for the fourth consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards. Saudia has also advanced 11 places in the Skytrax airlines ranking of the World Best Airlines 2023. The Airline also ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by Cirium. For more information on Saudia, please visit Media CenterSaudi Arabian Airlines HeadquartersJeddah 21231, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaEmail: mediacenter@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Saudia Named 'Best Airline Staff Service' at the 2025 Skytrax Awards
The airline climbs to 17th place in global ranking, reflecting excellence across the guest journey Picture of Saudia team receiving Skytrax award PARIS, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been named 'Best Airline Staff Service' at the prestigious 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held today at the 56th edition of the Paris Air Show 2025 in the iconic Air and Space Museum. The airline also climbed three spots in the global Skytrax rankings, securing 17th place among the world's best airlines following a comprehensive voting process involving millions of travelers worldwide. This recognition reflects the outstanding dedication and performance of Saudia's team across all the touch points of the guest journey. From seamless ground services to onboard experiences rooted in authentic Saudi hospitality, Saudia staff have played a pivotal role in enhancing guest satisfaction, strengthening brand loyalty, and elevating service standards. H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said: 'This award reflects the dedication of our incredible frontline team and the trust of our guests. Rising from 82nd to 17th in the Skytrax World Airline Rankings is a proud milestone—but it's just the beginning. With bold investments and a clear vision, we're on a journey to become one of the world's leading airlines.' Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: 'We are pleased to present Saudia with the award for Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East at the 2025 World Airline Awards. The airline's cabin and ground staff maintain a service style that is both composed and welcoming, and this is delivered consistently by a multi-national team that brings a range of cultural strengths to the customer experience. It is this blend of professionalism and warmth that continues to leave a lasting impression on passengers.' Saudia has demonstrated remarkable progress in recent years, rising from 82nd place in 2017 to 20th in 2024, and now securing 17th place in 2025. This trajectory aligns with the airline's recognition as the 'World's Most Improved Airline' for four consecutive years by Skytrax. The award also reflects Saudia's alignment with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the National Aviation Strategy, both of which aim to position the Kingdom as a global hub by enhancing connectivity, tourism, entertainment, sports, and the Hajj and Umrah sectors. As part of its long-term vision, Saudia is undertaking the most significant investment program in its history to elevate the guest experience. Key initiatives include expanding its global network, doubling the size of its aircraft fleet, and introducing fully redesigned cabin interiors featuring advanced seating, state-of-the-art inflight entertainment, and high-speed connectivity, delivering a service that surpasses guest expectations and reinforces the Kingdom's position in global aviation. About Saudia:Saudia (Saudia Airlines) 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 fleets, with 144 aircraft. 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. Saudia was recently awarded the "World Class Airline 2025" for the fourth consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards. Saudia has also advanced 11 places in the Skytrax airlines ranking of the World Best Airlines 2023. The Airline also ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by Cirium. For more information on Saudia, please visit Media CenterSaudi Arabian Airlines HeadquartersJeddah 21231, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaEmail: mediacenter@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Argaam
2 days ago
- Business
- Argaam
SGS shareholders approve SAR 1.5B deals, contracts with related parties
Saudi Ground Services Co.'s (SGS) ordinary general meeting (OGM) approved a bundle of contracts with related parties during 2024, with a total value of approximately SAR 1.5 billion. According to a statement on Tadawul, it included dealings and contracts with Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) at SAR 1.11 billion, Saudi Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) at SAR 22.4 million, Saudia Private Aviation (SPA) at around SAR 13.3 million, Royal Fleet Services at SAR 31.49 million, flyadeal at SAR 245.6 million, SAL Saudi Logistics Services at SAR 18.2 million, and Catering Holding Co. (Catrion) at SAR 61.7 million. The dealings and contracts involve the offering of ground handling services at airports across the Kingdom. The board members Nasser AlQawas and Fahad Hamzah Sindi have an indirect interest in all of these contracts. SGS confirmed that all transactions were conducted on commercial terms without any preferential treatment. It also noted that the OGM approved all other items on the meeting agenda.
Skift
2 days ago
- Business
- Skift
Saudi Low-Cost Carrier Flynas Launches IPO, But Israel-Iran Conflict Weighs on Market
Flynas is the first Middle Eastern airline to go public in nearly two decades — but its timing is far from ideal. Renewed regional tensions just days before the debut have caused regional airline stocks to slip. Flynas, Saudi Arabia's budget carrier, made its IPO debut Wednesday, but growing tensions between Israel and Iran weighed on regional markets and local airline stocks. Flynas had priced its offering at 80 riyals ($21.38) a share, giving the low-cost airline a valuation of 13.7 billion riyals ($3.7 billion). The shares initially dropped as much as 13% Wednesday and trading was briefly halted twice within the first 20 minutes of the session. By midday, shares were down but had recovered much of the loss. "Given how the situation changed this week with escalating geopolitical crisis and closure of air space and regional flight disruption, it may have been prudent to delay the listing until things settled," wrote Nishit Lakhotia, head of research at Bahrain's Sico Bank, on LinkedIn. The UAE's Air Arabia is down more than 3% this week, while Kuwait's Jazeera Airways tumbled as much as 4.2% on Wednesday, following its worst drop since 2020 earlier in the week. Despite the dip, the Flynas IPO was the largest in the Middle East so far this year and marked the first Gulf airline to go public in nearly two decades after Air Arabia in 2007. The IPO and Flynas Expansion The total size of the IPO is $1.1 billion, the company said when it announced the IPO price, and proceeds will be used to support fleet expansion, extend its network, and fund general corporate activities. In February, Flynas announced it would be receiving more than 100 Airbus aircraft over the next five years, with the expected growth of its fleet to more than 160 aircraft by the end of 2030. It has orders for 280 aircraft worth over 161 billion Riyals ($42.9 billion). In May, Flynas CEO Bander Al-Muhanna said the IPO would be "a strategic step that will accelerate the execution of our growth ambitions and solidify our position as the leading low-cost carrier for short- and medium-haul flights across the Middle East and North Africa by 2030." Flynas connects more than 70 domestic and international destinations with more than 1,500 weekly flights. For the first nine months of last year, it served 10.9 million passengers, according to its IPO prospectus. The airline aims to reach 165 domestic and international destinations, in line with the country's Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia will soon have four major airlines: Saudia, Flynas, Flyadeal, and Riyadh Air. Saudia and Riyadh Air are long-haul national carriers, while Flynas and Flyadeal are budget, short- and medium-haul. Riyadh Air hasn't launched yet, but its first flight is expected by the end of the year and it targets 100 million passengers by 2030. Saudia had 20 million passengers last year and Flyadeal had 7.9 million. Currently, the Saudia routes between Riyadh and Dubai are especially popular as business people move between the two cities. During the Skift Travel Podcast, Almosafer CEO Muzzammil Ahussain said: 'Given the demand, Riyadh to Dubai is one of the most expensive and profitable routes in the world. Especially the business class, given the amount of trade between the two countries. The business travel going on… It's sometimes $4,000-$5,000 for a one-hour business class flight.' He added: 'Investments in new airports, new airlines, [demand] is only going to increase.' Ahussain said he's hoping for an Almosafer IPO in the next 12 to 18 months. What am I looking at? The performance of airline sector stocks within the ST200. The index includes companies publicly traded across global markets including network carriers, low-cost carriers, and other related companies. The Skift Travel 200 (ST200) combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies worth more than a trillion dollars into a single number. See more airlines sector financial performance. Read the full methodology behind the Skift Travel 200.
