Riyadh Air has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU), allowing for greater connectivity between Riyadh, Paris, Amsterdam, amongst other destinations.
The agreement was signed at the 2025 IATA annual general meeting, held in New Delhi. The collaboration will focus on strengthening network connectivity, looking to maximise future opportunities through the airlines' respective hubs.
Both airlines will also explore opportunities such as reciprocal loyalty programme rewards, operational support, and lounge access. The partnership also extends to areas such as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), digital transformation, sustainability, and cargo services.
“This partnership not only strengthens our international network but also reinforces confidence in our growth trajectory and our role in supporting Saudi Arabia's broader economic diversification goals under Vision 2030," said Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas.
Air France-KLM Group CEO Benjamin Smith commented: “Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a key market for aviation. With our three brands, Air France, KLM and Transavia now serving the country, and with this new agreement with Riyadh Air, we aim to continue increasing our footprint in the region.”
Riyadh Air is expected to commence operations at the end of this year, after being pushed back from the first quarter to the third and pushed back again following Boeing delivery delays.