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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Riyadh Air launches first ever commercial flight – this is everything we know about Saudi Arabia’s brand-new airline

Riyadh Air's livery on its new Boeing plane - (Riyadh Air)

Saudi Arabia’s brand-new airline took to the skies for its first-ever commercial flight on Wednesday. Here is what you should know about the new carrier connecting London and Manchester to the Middle East.

Riyadh Air launched its first commercial flight to London on its new Boeing 797-9 Dreamliner on 10 June, bringing forward the date from its initial 1 July launch due to the plane being delivered early.

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