Key achievements of the first half of the year: placing the first order for a wide-body aircraft

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Flyadeal, the Kingdom's fastest-growing low-cost airline, announced strong performance results for the first half of 2025, achieving notable milestones, topping the list of airlines in terms of on-time operations during the month of June .

The company recorded a significant 25% increase in passenger numbers compared to the first half of 2024, carrying more than five million passengers by June 2025, exceeding the seat capacity growth rate of 21 % .

With 33,400 flights operated over the course of six months – averaging 200 flights per day for the first time since its launch in 2017 – flyadeal saw a nearly 60% increase in the number of destinations served, continuing its leadership in operational performance among low-cost carriers in the Middle East for six consecutive months.

In June, Flyadeal received global acclaim as the world's most punctual airline, with an operational accuracy rate of 91.77% for flights arriving within 15 minutes of the scheduled time .

Operational highlights: January - June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024

• 25% increase in passenger numbers to over five million.
• Increase seat capacity by 21 %
• The number of flights increased by 20% to reach 33,400 flights.
• Increase the number of destinations by 57% to reach 127 destinations from three operating bases in the Kingdom.
• The fleet expanded with the addition of five new aircraft, bringing it to 40 aircraft.
• It topped the list of airlines globally in terms of the most punctuality, with a rate of 91.77 %.
• It has maintained its position as the best low-cost airline in the Middle East in terms of on-time performance for six consecutive months.
• Launching the first scheduled flights to Pakistan, marking the beginning of expansion in South Asia.

Highlights and achievements in the first half of 2025

• Join Saudia's Alfursan program, allowing travelers to earn and redeem miles on flyadeal flights.
• A historic order has been placed for 10 Airbus A330 wide-body long-haul aircraft.
• The first batch of 10 pilots graduated under the Saudi government scholarship program, as part of a plan to train 150 trainees over two years.
• Launching a pioneering initiative to train Saudi hospitality staff as certified tour guides.
• Officially join IATA (International Air Transport Association)
• Increase the number of employees by 21% to reach 1,600 employees

Commenting on these impressive results, Stephen Greenway, CEO of flyadeal, said: “ The performance of the first half of 2025 demonstrated our continued commitment to growing passenger numbers and operational capacity, alongside growing our business across various areas while remaining committed to our core values of operating as a low-cost carrier with high efficiency and service excellence.”

Greenway highlighted the company's operational achievements: " With a nearly 60% increase in flight numbers compared to the first half of 2024, we successfully reached 200 daily flights for the first time in June. With the fleet now at 40 aircraft, this is a new milestone that adds more capacity to support our existing flights and expand our destinations ."

He added, " Our achievement of the world's most punctual airline status in June is a testament to our focus on operational excellence alongside our capacity expansion. Launching regular flights to Karachi, Pakistan – our first step into South Asia – and adding Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul's second-largest airport, and Alexandria as our fourth year-round destination in Egypt, demonstrates our approach to opening new markets and strengthening existing ones."

Looking ahead, Greenway revealed flyadeal's ambitious plans: " In the coming months, we look forward to strengthening our operations in Pakistan by adding new destinations, including Islamabad, Sialkot, and Peshawar. We are also close to reaching a new milestone by the end of the year, which is carrying 40 million passengers since our first flights ."

Greenway continued: " We continue to invest in human resources, and we aim to triple this number by 2030. This will include attracting more trained Saudi flight attendants through the Cadet Pilot Initiative, which began in February under the Saudi government scholarship program, and will see 150 trainees trained over the next two years."

Greenway pointed out that flyadeal's joining of Saudia's Alfursan program, the signing of the first strategic partnership with the Philippine budget airline Cebu Pacific for a wet lease on a reciprocal basis, in addition to the historic order for the wide-body A330 aircraft, reflect the evolution of the company's model towards entering new markets and services, without abandoning its principles as a low-cost operator .

Flyadeal currently operates a fleet of 40 aircraft from its bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, serving more than 30 domestic and international destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and South Asia. In line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, the company aims to expand its network to more than 100 destinations and operate more than 100 aircraft by the end of the decade .

About Flyadeal

Flyadeal launched on September 23, 2017, Saudi Arabia's National Day, with its first flight between Jeddah and Riyadh. A pioneer and innovator, flyadeal was the first regional low-cost carrier to launch services entirely based on digital distribution channels. As the sister airline to the national carrier Saudia—both operating under the umbrella of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia Group), flyadeal was created specifically to cater to the needs of a young, tech-savvy traveler in a market where 80% of the population is under the age of 40, most of whom own more than one mobile device.

Flyadeal aims to stimulate travel, tourism, and trade through its everyday competitive fares and value-for-money services, meeting the needs of leisure, business, Hajj and Umrah travelers. The company offers a streamlined travel experience with an all-economy cabin on board its fleet of single-aisle aircraft. Amid the Kingdom's significant transformation under Saudi Vision 2030, the aviation and tourism sectors are key drivers of growth. Flyadeal has cemented its position as the fastest-growing airline in the Kingdom and the region, driven by its outstanding operational performance, particularly in on-time flight performance, consistently outperforming the global industry average.

In May 2024, the company announced its largest order in history, for 51 new aircraft (12 A320neo and 39 A321neo ), with deliveries commencing in 2027. The company also intends to begin operating scheduled long-haul flights from 2027, with 10 A330neo widebody aircraft ordered as part of a deal concluded with the Saudia Group in April 2025.

With its ambitious expansion plans, Flyadeal is one of the most attractive airlines in the Saudi labor market.

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