The flight strengthens Saudi Arabia-Abu Dhabi aviation ties
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) recently welcomed the Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flight from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah.
As one of the first international flights from the new airport, it demonstrated the strong links between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
The flight, an Airbus A320 operated by Saudia, was greeted by Abu Dhabi Airport officials, along with a customary water cannon salute.
The new King Abdulaziz International Airport, which has been soft-launched in 2019, will be able to process 30 million passengers per year, with over 800,000sqm of airport lounges, and the world’s largest aviation air traffic control tower, standing at 136 meters. Saudia will be operating a daily flight from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi and vice versa.
“I am delighted that Abu Dhabi International Airport was one of the first international destinations for flights from the new airport,” said Bryan Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports.
