India’s tourism industry eyes Saudi arrivals with Riyadh Air’s new Mumbai route

NEW DELHI: India’s tourism players are expecting a boost in premium and business travel from Saudi Arabia, following the launch of Riyadh Air’s daily flights to Mumbai. Riyadh Air started operating flights between the Saudi capital and Mumbai on Tuesday, marking the airline’s first Indian route and eighth destination overall since commercial operations began in June. The new route is a response to “strong demand for travel” that will “support growing business, tourism and cultural links” between Saudi Arabia and India, the Saudi flag carrier said in a statement.

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