{"id":11324,"date":"2024-03-12T12:42:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T12:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londonpost.news\/?p=11324"},"modified":"2025-10-18T12:07:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T11:07:37","slug":"saudi-arabia-announces-launch-of-new-air-route-to-china-starting-april-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/be\/economy\/saudi-arabia-announces-launch-of-new-air-route-to-china-starting-april-8\/2024\/03\/12\/admin1\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia announces launch of new air route to China starting April 8"},"content":{"rendered":"
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RIYADH: A fresh air link between Riyadh and Shanghai has been inaugurated, courtesy of a joint effort between the Saudi Air Connectivity Program and China Eastern Airlines.<\/p>\n

The duo has forged a partnership that directly connects Pudong Airport with King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.<\/p>\n

Starting from April 8, the route is planned to be serviced by an A330-200 aircraft, providing an annual capacity of 35,880 seats for inbound flights.<\/p>\n

This initiative is poised to boost air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China, aligning with the escalating interest and demand for travel between the two countries.<\/p>\n

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Moreover, this agreement is in sync with the Kingdom\u2019s efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with the Asian powerhouse, fostering a connection that encourages cultural exchange and unveils new avenues for growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of this new route with one of the world\u2019s leading airlines marks another stride in augmenting connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China, a market of prime importance for us,\u201d stated ACP CEO Majid Khan.<\/p>\n

He further added, \u201cWe are eager to collaborate with China Eastern Airlines to facilitate tourists and businesses in discovering the attractions and opportunities that both countries present.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new partnership is expected to stimulate trade, interpersonal exchanges, and dialogues across diverse sectors through this Air Silk Road initiative.<\/p>\n

In September, ACP and Hainan Airlines entered into an agreement to roll out two new travel routes linking China and the Kingdom.<\/p>\n

As per a statement issued then, the collaboration aimed to meet the growing demand for flight alternatives and further solidify the bilateral relations between the countries, promoting tourism, trade, and cultural interactions.<\/p>\n

The agreement in September was subsequent to the inauguration of the Riyadh-Beijing and Jeddah-Beijing routes by Saudi Arabia\u2019s national carrier, SAUDIA, in August 2023, in addition to the existing route connecting Jeddah and Guangzhou.<\/p>\n

Underpinned by its Vision 2030, the Kingdom aspires to emerge as a premier aviation hub in the Middle East and a pivotal link between the East and West.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Saudi Arabia accomplished its objectives by welcoming 100 million tourists, including 27 million international visitors, seven years ahead of its planned timeline.<\/p>\n

Following this, the Kingdom unveiled new goals of attracting 150 million tourists, including 70 million from overseas, by 2030.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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