Flyadeal CEO Reveals Plans for Premium Economy and Long-Haul Network

Flyadeal, the budget subsidiary of Saudi Arabian national carrier Saudia, is preparing to add connecting flights onto its existing point-to-point network, according to acting CEO Sanjiv Kapoor. “Until now, the model for Flyadeal has been a point-to-point airline where connections were not part of our strategy,” he told Skift on Monday. “But in the coming weeks, we’re going to introduce connecting flights with origin and destination fares and seamless connections.” The network changes come as the airline's fleet continues to evolve. Flyadeal will take delivery of single-aisle Airbus A321neos in the second half of next year and A330neo widebodies in the fourth quarter of 2027. Aircraft delivery delays have clipped network expansion plans across the industry. Air India is still waiting on a large orderbook to expand its network, while new Saudi carrier Riyadh Air’s launch was repeatedly pushed back by supply chain and certi