Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — Saudia recorded robust operational progress within the first half of 2025, transporting over 17.5 million passengers, a 7.2% enhance in comparison with the identical interval in 2024, in keeping with the airline’s newest operational efficiency report.
The nationwide service operated greater than 100,000 flights, together with scheduled and extra companies throughout 4 continents, marking a 4% rise year-on-year.
Whole flight hours surpassed 293,000, with an on-time efficiency price of 89.6%.
Worldwide visitors additionally noticed a 5% enhance, with over 9.6 million company flown on greater than 43,700 worldwide flights.
Home operations grew by 10%, carrying 7.9 million passengers throughout greater than 56,000 flights.
The airline additionally attributed the improved effectivity to investments in cutting-edge digital techniques aimed toward enhancing operational high quality and visitor expertise.
Saudia’s present fleet of 148 plane supported this progress trajectory. Future deliveries of 117 new plane over the approaching years will increase flight frequency and seating capability on current routes whereas opening new worldwide locations. These expansions are anticipated to assist Saudi Arabia’s nationwide targets in tourism, leisure, sports activities, and Hajj and Umrah.
In a testomony to its efficiency, Saudia ranked first globally in on-time efficiency for March and June 2025, in keeping with stories by Cirium, a number one aviation analytics platform.
