Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new full-service global carrier, have signed a Strategic Cooperation MOU to introduce a broad range of benefits for customers travelling between North America, Saudi Arabia and destinations beyond.
The agreement serves as the foundation for a strategic partnership that will enable both airlines to strengthen connectivity, expand their networks and drive future growth.
The agreement envisages a long-term relationship, subject to regulatory approvals, that includes interline and codeshare connectivity, as well as a deeper partnership encompassing loyalty, customer experience, digital transformation and broader aviation services such as maintenance, repair and overhaul services, ground handling and training.
In the future, the airlines intend to explore a joint venture to further expand the partnership.
The new partnership comes as large-scale, ongoing investments in Saudia Arabia are transforming it into a popular and attractive destination for both leisure and business travellers.
Riyadh Air will begin operations in 2025 with its base of operations in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
