Flynas Achieves Record Mid-Year 2024 Results with 47% Increase in Passenger Numbers, Surpassing 7 Million

flynas,one of the leading low-cost carrier globally and the top LCC in the Middle East, has achieved remarkable growth in the first half of 2024. The airline welcomed over 7 million passengers, marking a 47% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally, seat capacity for both domestic and international flights surged by 37% during this period. This announcement comes shortly after flynas revealed its landmark acquisition of 160 Airbus aircraft.

In an exclusive interview, Bander Almohanna, CEO and Managing Director of flynas, shared insights into the airline’s impressive performance. “Our record results for the first half of 2024 reflect the success of our strategic growth initiatives,” Almohanna stated. “We are focused on upgrading our fleet, increasing capacity, and expanding our global network. Our strategy, ‘We Connect the World to the Kingdom,’ aligns with the National Civil Aviation Strategy’s goals. This includes connecting the Kingdom with 250 international destinations, accommodating 330 million passengers, and welcoming 100 million tourists annually by 2030.”

Almohanna further highlighted the role of flynas’ strategy in supporting the Pilgrims Experience Program (PEP). “Our strategy is crucial in advancing the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Program. We have successfully transported over 100,000 pilgrims from 20 countries in the first half of the year, facilitating access to the Two Holy Mosques,” Almohanna added.

As flynas continues to make strides in expanding its operations and enhancing passenger experiences, the airline remains committed to achieving its ambitious goals and contributing to the growth of the Kingdom’s aviation sector.

Bander Almohanna, CEO and Managing Director of flynas, highlighted that the increase in seat capacity to domestic summer destinations underscores flynas’ commitment to bolstering its role as a national carrier. This expansion supports the tourism sector in the Kingdom and aligns with the ambitious goals set by Saudi Vision 2030. Almohanna emphasized the airline’s dedication to cooperating with and integrating efforts from relevant authorities in the tourism and aviation sectors. Additionally, the airline has expanded its international footprint by strengthening its presence in key domestic, regional, and international markets and forging new partnerships with other airlines to broaden its network.

“flynas has taken delivery of six A320neo aircraft in 2024, significantly enhancing our operations. This expansion has not only reinforced our service capabilities but also created hundreds of new job opportunities for Saudis,” Almohanna noted. “We have also launched a new round of applications for our Future Pilots program, with the aim of fully nationalizing the co-pilot positions at flynas. Moreover, our Future Engineers Program has welcomed 22 Saudis into its second batch at the beginning of this year, further contributing to the nationalization of roles in aircraft engineering and maintenance.”

flynas currently operates over 1,800 weekly flights to more than 70 domestic and international destinations. Since its inception in 2007, the airline has carried over 78 million passengers. The recent addition of 25 new A320neo aircraft to its fleet over the past 18 months represents a significant milestone for the carrier. This strategic growth increases flynas’ fleet to 60 aircraft, reflecting a steady progression towards achieving its ambitious growth-oriented goals.

Last Updated on September 2, 2024 by Staff Writer