PrivatAir Commences Operations On The Jeddah - Riyadh Route On Behalf Of SPA

PrivatAir is pleased to announce the launch of a new business-class-only airline service between Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International Airport, JED) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport, RUH) on behalf of Saudia Airlines (Saudia) and Saudia Private Aviation (SPA).

“The new service “Albayraq” comes as part of Saudi Arabian Airlines strategic objective of transportation project 2020,“ says Faisal Kayal, Managing Director, Saudia Private Aviation. “It is a business bridge from Jeddah to Riyadh and vice versa which has been created to serve VIPs, businessmen and corporate leaders whose business requires them to travel frequently between Riyadh and Jeddah,“ he adds.

“PrivatAir is delighted to be working with Saudia Private Aviation. We look forward to serving SPA’s discerning clientele on this new route. Our two companies share a common vision of excellence; thus, we are certain our collaboration will be a success. It gives us great pleasure to play a part in enabling SPA to achieve their goals,” says Greg Thomas, Executive Chairman and President of PrivatAir. 

Starting June 1st, 2016, the scheduled service will be operated by two fully dedicated aircraft Airbus A319-100 in SPA livery, configured with 48 all-business-class seats completed in fine leather. The operation will be supported by an additional A319-100.

The route will be served seven days per week, departing six times a day from both directions. Under the ACMI ‘wet-lease’ agreement with SPA, PrivatAir will provide the aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance.

The aircraft cabin is designed for luxurious comfort to provide passengers with a world-class experience both on board and on the ground. Each passenger will be treated to the full Business Class concept and enjoy a modern in-flight entertainment system provided via portable electronic devices offering Internet access. Passengers will use a private terminal to enter the aircraft.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a strategic partnership with an international airline. At PrivatAir we pride ourselves on our service d’excellence and have built our reputation on it. We are delighted to extend our all business class concept to a new region and look forward to delivering our premium service to SPA’s customers,” adds Victor Grove, Senior Vice President, Selection, Training & Customer Service.