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START up airline Riyadh Air has revealed the latest plans to have an ‘100-destination’ global network of flight routes around the world.
The new airline has taken the next step in launching flights after being granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) which allows them to have commercial operations.
Planning to start flights by the end of this year – after being forced to delay the original start date of early 2025 – the airline’s CEO Tony Douglas said the airline launch was “very real”.
A test flight has already taken place from Riyadh to Istanbul last month, with official routes to be announced later this year.
The future plans include flights to more than 100 destinations by 2030, adding two new destinations a month.
This lines up with the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 which wants to attract 150million visitors a year.
And the UK is one of them, with flights likely to launch from London Heathrow to Riyadh.
Mr Douglas – who was previously CEO of Etihad Airways – said: “We’re not going public with the full list until we’ve got all the slots.
“But Western Europe is essential. We’re desperately keen to get access to Heathrow.”
First announced in 2023, the Mr Douglas added to Executive Traveller last year: “We’ll launch with three airplanes flying from Riyadh to let’s say ‘European capital A’ and back.
“Then the airplane will turn around and do a shorter leg on thick routes within the region – to Jeddah, for example.”
“It will then come back to Riyadh, turn around and then do ‘European city B’, and so on.”
An order for 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners has been confirmed, with options for another 33.
The airline has already revealed the plans for it’s onboard classes, including sliding doors in business class.
And the premium economy will be “more like business” although won’t have lie flat seats.
Economy flights will have 13.3″ screens and USB-C charging ports.
However, don’t expect booze onboard – it is unlikely to be served due to the strict alcohol laws in Saudi Arabia (it has been banned since 1952).
But the airline is wanting to become a “digital-first” airline and said they could even see boarding passes scrapped in favour of biometric tech.
Mr Douglas added: “What we’ve designed is something that’s got more in common with Uber and Amazon.”
Riyadh Air launch timeline
March 2023 – Riyadh Air is announced and CEO named
June 2023 – Plans for 29 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner confirmed
June 2023 – Passenger Air Transport License granted
July 2024 – Memorandum of Understanding signed with Delta
October 2024 – Order of 60 Airbus A321neo confirmed
January 2025 – First test flight conducted and airline awarded AOC
Late 2025 – Airline launches test flight, with official launch later this year
The airline will be based at King Salman International Airport which is set to become the world’s biggest.
Opening in 2030, the airport will have six runways and an 120million passenger capacity.
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‘You babe’ cry fans as Vogue Williams strips down to underwear to show off ‘flawless’ body
VOGUE Williams has stripped down to her underwear to show off her “flawless” body.
The Howth native went on a shopping spree recently and made sure to share her new bits with her fans.
Vogue recorded herself trying on the clothes she got from Marks and Spencer and shared the video on Instagram.
The mum-of-three looked gorgeous as she created looks with a few staple pieces including a black leather jacket and black leather skirt.
The 39-year-old also showed off her new underwear that she was was “so good”.
She stripped down into a pair of black lace hipsters and a matching bra, before popping on the white set.
The podcaster made said her bras were “double padded again”, which she finds are “essential”.
Vogue raved about the shopping haul and said the retail store “nailed it”.
The popular presenter’s friends and fans all loved her fashion video and raced to the comment section with compliments.
RTE star Maia Dunphy wrote: “Love them all! And the D cups!”
Amanda commented: “You BABE!”
Danielle remarked: “You look amazing what ever you wearing.”
Marie added: “Always flawless.”
Vogue and her reality star hubby Spencer Matthews are renowned for poking fun at each other online – and Vogue took it to the next level recently.
Her autobiography titled Big Mouth is being released soon – and she’s leaving no stone unturned.
STINKY SPEN
But before the highly-anticipated release, the 39-year-old decided to have some fun with her family members, who have yet to see a finished draft.
In a hilarious clip posted to her Instagram, Vogue read a fake excerpt from the book to Spencer.
Vogue prepped her husband before reading the paragraph aloud saying: “Please don’t be annoyed, it’s meant to be funny.”
Spencer sighed: “Oh god what is it?”
The Dublin model then began to read: “Spen is a great guy, but had really bad problems with body odour when we met, I thought it was just his armpits, but it was just his body in general.
“He also used to have snots all over his face and it was pretty grim but I love him regardless.”
Spencer immediately stood up in shock and voiced his fears that newspapers in the UK would write articles headlined: “Vogue Williams says Spencer Matthews stinks.”
‘Our hearts are shattered’ – Mum of boy, 5, hit by car while playing in estate pays sad tribute to ‘child full of joy’
THE Mother of a five-year-old boy who died after being struck by a car, in the estate that he lived in, has paid a tragic tribute to him.
Aaron Hussain was playing outside, in the estate in the Kilminchy area of Portlaoise, when he was hit by a car on Saturday, February 22 at around 4.20pm.
The five-year-old was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise but was pronounced dead a short time later, while a woman in her 40s, who was driving the car involved in the collision, was not injured.
Aaron was a junior infants pupil in the Educate Together school in Portlaoise and the son of Tauqir Hussain, who is involved in a local barber shop, and Irina Novikova who runs a beauty studio.
The family have been living in the area several years.
Ahead of his funeral, which is understood to be on Friday February 28, Irina has paid tribute to her “little Aaron” and thanked those who have been supporting the family through this “unimaginable time”.
Irina wrote: “Our hearts are shattered, but we are overwhelmed by the love and support from all of you.
“We cannot express how much it means to us during this unimaginable time.
“It’s hard to believe how many lives our little Aaron touched in his five beautiful years.
“He was a child full of joy, kindness, and a heart bigger than words can describe.
“Though we are unable to respond to each of you, please know we see and feel your love.
“Thank you for holding us in your hearts as we try to navigate this heartbreaking reality.”
Friends rushed to comfort the grieving mother, paying their own tributes to Aaron.
One person said: “He was a beautiful angel always smiling.”
Another wrote: “A beautiful boy, always so kind.”
The salon worker confirmed on Sunday that she was cancelling all of her appointments until further notice.
‘HEARTBREAKING LOSS’
She said said: “With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking loss of our little son, Aaron.
“Due to this, all appointments are canceled until further notice.
“Thank you for your understanding. Rest in peace our little angel.”
Family friend, businessman and former local election candidate Naeem Iqbal also paid tribute to the young boy.
He said: “Aaron Hussain died after [being] hit by a car in Kilminchy area, Portlaoise. An Garda Siochana Laois/Offaly is working on the case.
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Aaron Hussain. May Allah (SWT) give patience and strength to his family during this difficult time.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to his loved ones, Father Tauqir Hussain & mother Irina Novikova. May Allah (SWT) shower him with mercy and grant his family peace and comfort.”
GARDA PROBE
Gardai have appealed for anyone with information on the collision to come forward.
A spokesperson said: “A garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois between 4:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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