Riyadh Air has officially appointed Bird Travels as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in India.
Riyadh Air CEO, Tony Douglas, is currently leading a delegation to India for a series of discussions that will explore potential partnerships in the key market for the airline.
Bird Travels, renowned for its extensive connectivity and deep understanding of the Indian travel landscape, will play a crucial role in enhancing Riyadh Air’s brand visibility and promoting its range of flight services across the country.
Gaurav Bhatia, Executive Director of Bird Group, said, “We are honored to be Riyadh Air’s exclusive distribution and sales partner in India. We are confident that Indian travelers will embrace Riyadh Air’s innovative services and exceptional onboard experience.”
Riyadh Air, which will launch operations later this year, is poised to significantly enhance connectivity and growth opportunities between the two nations, with India expected to become Saudi Arabia’s top tourism source market by 2030.
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, said, “India has long been a crucial part of Riyadh Air’s network planning ahead of our operations launch. India is a beautiful nation which will play a big part in the success story of our airline, as travel and business opportunities multiply with the expanded offerings we are set to provide.
Beyond connecting people, fostering economic growth, and enhancing and diversifying the Saudi Arabian and Indian tourism sectors, Riyadh Air’s network will help develop even stronger bonds between the two great countries.
As the world’s first digital native airline, we are dedicated to partnering with entities across a variety of aviation stakeholders in India to create a sustainable, prosperous and mutually beneficial relationship that delivers exceptional travel experiences.”
