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Middle East’s Low-Cost Airline, flynas, Joins UNWTO As Saudi’s First Affiliate Member

Spearheading sustainable aviation and tourism growth.

by Deeplata Garde
Middle East’s Low-Cost Airline, flynas, Joins UNWTO As Saudi’s First Affiliate Member

flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and globally, has made a landmark announcement. It has proudly declared its membership in the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This achievement signifies a milestone as flynas becomes the first Saudi airline to align itself with this specialized United Nations agency. It’s dedicated to the promotion of responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism.

Joining UNWTO As An Affiliate Member

In a pioneering move, flynas joins the UNWTO as an affiliate member. It’s a distinguished category reserved for organizations, companies, and institutions actively contributing to the growth of the tourism sector while sharing the UNWTO’s overarching vision and mission. UNWTO members collaborate to advance sustainable global tourism in line with the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and United Nations principles. Riyadh welcomed the UNWTO’s Regional Office for the Middle East in 2021, and flynas’ membership precedes Saudi Arabia hosting the 26th General Assembly session in 2025, a historic first for the kingdom.

Additionally, the UNWTO Executive Council, during its 120th meeting in Samarkand, approved Saudi Arabia’s re-election as president for 2024. Bander Almohanna, flynas’ CEO and managing director, noted that the airline’s membership aligns with its sustainability plan, emphasizing initiatives with positive impacts on the environment, society, and the economy.

Recently, flynas expanded its fleet with four new A320 neo aircraft, bringing the total to 43, constituting 70% of its fleet. In the last two years, the airline achieved a 100% growth in fleet size, now boasting 60 aircraft, including four A330 widebody variants.

A Trailblazer In Aviation

Since its inception in 2007, flynas has solidified its position as a pioneer and leader in the aviation industry. Operating over 1500 weekly flights to 70 domestic and international destinations and catering to more than 60 million passengers, flynas’s impact on the aviation landscape is both substantial and commendable. Recognition by esteemed organizations like Skytrax, World Travel Awards, APEX, and Tripadvisor further validates flynas’s consistent excellence in service, quality, and overall performance.

flynas’s Integral Role In Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development

In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 it seeks to diversify the economy and enhance tourism’s contribution to GDP.  flynas play a pivotal role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s tourism landscape. Initiatives such as the “Discover Saudi” platform showcase flynas’s commitment to promoting both domestic and international tourism.

By embracing UNWTO membership, flynas reinforces its identity as a responsible and sustainable corporation. It’s strategically positioned as a key partner in Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector and beyond. This affiliation underscores flynas’s alignment with UNWTO’s vision to harness tourism’s potential for economic growth. Also, social inclusion, cultural and environmental preservation, and global peace and security.

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Futuristic Approach By flynas

In essence, flynas’s entry into the UNWTO marks a historic moment for Saudi aviation.  Also, it solidifies the airline’s commitment to advancing the broader goals. The airline’s involvement with UNWTO is poised to create positive ripples within the aviation and tourism sectors. Further, this will contribute to the realization of sustainable and inclusive tourism practices.

Cover Image Courtesy: flynas/ Website

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First Published: November 27, 2023 6:03 PM