Riyadh Air launches Pakistan operations with inaugural flight to Islamabad

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Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has started operations in Pakistan.
The inaugural flight from Riyadh landed in Islamabad on Friday evening.
The airline will operate seven direct flights per week between the two capitals.

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Riyadh Air, the new national airline of Saudi Arabia, has begun its operations in Pakistan, establishing a new direct air link between Riyadh and Islamabad. Its first flight landed in the Pakistani capital on Friday, August 14. The airline plans to operate seven flights a week, a move expected to enhance connectivity and strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has officially launched its services in Pakistan. The inaugural flight, RX-660, arrived at Islamabad International Airport from Riyadh on Friday evening, marking the start of seven weekly flights between the two capitals.

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Riyadh Air commences operations in Pakistan with inaugural flight to Islamabad

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