British Airways said on Wednesday it is increasing its services to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, starting later this year.
The UK carrier will increase its frequency from Riyadh to London Heathrow from five times a week to six.
The additional flights will take place for the winter schedule, which starts at the end of October, the airline said in a statement.
Together with its five services a week from Jeddah, British Airways operate a total of 11 weekly flights from the Saudi Arabia to London Heathrow.
Paolo De Renzis, regional commercial manager Middle East said: "June marks two years since we resumed flights to the kingdom, during which time we have enjoyed strong business in all cabins.
"The need for an additional service to Riyadh is a clear indication that demand continues to grow and we are delighted to announce this additional service re-affirming our long term commitment to the market."
In May, British Airways said it was scrapping scheduled flights to the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh after political unrest in the region hurt passenger numbers.
The British airline, which in January merged with Spain’s Iberia to form International Consolidated Airlines Group, said it would retain its flights to Cairo.
The UK carrier will increase its frequency from Riyadh to London Heathrow from five times a week to six.
The additional flights will take place for the winter schedule, which starts at the end of October, the airline said in a statement.
Together with its five services a week from Jeddah, British Airways operate a total of 11 weekly flights from the Saudi Arabia to London Heathrow.
Paolo De Renzis, regional commercial manager Middle East said: "June marks two years since we resumed flights to the kingdom, during which time we have enjoyed strong business in all cabins.
"The need for an additional service to Riyadh is a clear indication that demand continues to grow and we are delighted to announce this additional service re-affirming our long term commitment to the market."
In May, British Airways said it was scrapping scheduled flights to the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh after political unrest in the region hurt passenger numbers.
The British airline, which in January merged with Spain’s Iberia to form International Consolidated Airlines Group, said it would retain its flights to Cairo.
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