(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Airways marked the launch of three weekly non-stop flights to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, in Saudi Arabia, from Hamad International Airport.

The Red Sea is the 12th destination in Saudi Arabia to be serviced by Qatar Airways, following operations in Abha, AlUla, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, NEOM, Qassim, Riyadh, Tabuk, Taif, and Yanbu. This expansion reinforces Qatar Airways' position in the Saudi market and demonstrates the airline's long-term commitment to enhancing connectivity across the Kingdom.

The RSI service further adds to the airline's global network of more than 170 destinations, offering seamless connections for travellers from across six continents, including Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe to the Kingdom's west coast through Doha.

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Upon landing, Qatar Airways delegation headed by Qatar Airways Senior Vice-President (Business Control and Financial Support), Abdullah al-Malki, and Vice-President (Sales – Middle East, Caucasus, Pakistan & ISC) Karthik Viswanathan, and Head of Aeropolitical & Regulatory Affairs, Sheikh Jassim bin Fahad al-Thani, was welcomed by John Pagano, Group CEO at Red Sea Global – the developer behind The Red Sea destination and RSI, and Andrew Tyler-Smith, Chief Executive Officer at RSI.

Upon landing, Qatar Airways delegation headed by Qatar Airways Senior Vice-President (Business Control and Financial Support), Abdullah al-Malki, and Vice-President (Sales – Middle East, Caucasus, Pakistan & ISC) Karthik Viswanathan, and Head of Aeropolitical & Regulatory Affairs, Sheikh Jassim bin Fahad al-Thani, was welcomed by John Pagano, Group CEO at Red Sea Global – the developer behind The Red Sea destination and RSI, and Andrew Tyler-Smith, Chief Executive Officer at RSI.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Mohammed al-Meer said:“We at Qatar Airways are proud to expand our global network of more than 170 destinations with the inauguration of service to The Red Sea.

“The importance of the Saudi market, and our commitment to it, is proven by the growing reach of our services in the Kingdom. This new route – a testament to the close ties between the two countries – offers travellers seamless, world class access to one of the Middle East's emerging destinations onboard the World's Best Airline.”

RSG Group Chief Executive Officer, John Pagano, said:“Welcoming Qatar Airways to Red Sea International Airport is a key step in giving more travellers from around the world easy access to The Red Sea destination.”

Red Sea International Airport CEO, Andrew Tyler-Smith, said:“We are thrilled to be welcoming our second international route to Red Sea International Airport, a connection from Doha to The Red Sea through Qatar Airways. This new service introduces an efficient gateway to a wide range of European destinations, unlocking critical access to key target source markets for the first time.”

The Red Sea is a pioneering destination on Saudi Arabia's west coast, inviting guests to experience a place of extraordinary natural beauty.

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