What national aviation program, launched in 2023 with a mega-hub at King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, is Saudi Arabia's newest global flag carrier airline?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Riyadh Air
- Step 1: Review national transport and logistics strategies: Wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and unveiled in March 2023.
- Step 2: Riyadh Air is a new digitally native international airline aiming to connect the Saudi capital to over 100 destinations worldwide by 2030, operating alongside national carrier Saudia in Jeddah.
Answer
Riyadh Air.
Why not the others: 'Saudia' is the legacy national flag carrier founded in 1945; 'Flynas' is a private low-cost airline; 'Flyadeal' is Saudia's low-cost subsidiary.
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