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Inside Riyadh Air: CEO Tony Douglas reveals pricing, fleet and future plans

Three years after Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched Riyadh Air (RX), the airline has taken delivery of its first three custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. RX is now ready for takeoff.In this exclusive interview aboard one of the airline’s new planes, CEO Tony Douglas discusses fleet expansion plans, upcoming destinations including Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah and Madrid, and the ambition to serve 22 cities by March 2027. He also reveals details of the premium onboard experience which RX hopes will set it apart from competitors.Douglas reflects on the challenge of building an airline from scratch, the strong response from prospective employees, and why he believes demand for air travel will remain robust despite some regional uncertainty.

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