Riyadh Air is rolling out four new South Asian routes this month, adding daily 787-9 service to Mumbai, Dhaka, Islamabad and Lahore as the young carrier races to expand its network.
Why it matters
The routes target some of the largest expatriate communities in Saudi Arabia while positioning Riyadh as a new connecting hub between Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
What to watch
Riyadh Air has also secured approval to fly to Beijing, Shanghai and destinations in the U.S., with more route announcements expected as it scales toward serving 100+ cities by decade's end.