Saudia eyes increase in passenger volume, destinations by 2030: Report

One of the jets in Saudia fleet

Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia aims to increase its passenger count from approximately 35 million at present to more than 50 million by 2030, said Chief Marketing Officer Khaled Tash.

The airline currently serves around 100 destinations and plans to expand its network to 140-145 destinations by 2030, he told Asharq Bloomberg.

Saudia’s fleet development will play a crucial role in achieving these targets, as the group plans to expand and maximize utilization of its fleet, including the comprehensive refurbishment of 45 wide-body aircraft, Tash said.

He added that premium economy class will be introduced across the fleet between the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027.

Saudia is well positioned to compete and contribute to the Kingdom's national objectives of attracting tourists, increasing the number of pilgrims and Umrah visitors, and supporting major international events such as the FIFA World Cup 2034 and AFC Asian Cup 2027, Tash said.

According to data available with Argaam, Saudia signed an agreement with Airbus over the past two years to receive 12 new aircraft in 2026 as part of its ongoing fleet expansion and modernization program.