Air Arabia Wins Saudi Bid to Launch New Low-Cost Airline Based in Dammam

Air Arabia and a consortium with Nesma and Kun Investment Holding have won the bid to launch a new low-cost airline based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The carrier will operate a fleet of 45 aircraft, serve 24 domestic and 57 international destinations, and aims to carry nearly 10 million passengers annually by 2030 while creating over 2,400 jobs, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to boost tourism and regional connectivity.