Exclusive CEO Interview: Riyadh Air "We Don't Want To Be Emirates or Qatar"

Exclusive CEO Interview: Riyadh Air "We Don't Want To Be Emirates or Qatar"

It's the 10th episode of On-Air, which means it's time for an exclusive airline CEO interview! In today's episode, Dan and Alex are joined by the CEO of Riyadh Air, one of the most talked about soon-to-launch airlines in the world. Tony Douglas, the aviation executive now leading the Saudi startup, makes his On-Air debut to take on all of the questions surrounding the launch of the future Gulf carrier, including onboard cabins, route network, and fleet... Dan, Alex & Tony will dive into what passengers can expect from the airline...and let's just say some of this may surprise you. Plus, analysis throughout, listener Q&A, and much, much more.

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  • A little background on Saudi Arabia in 2023
  • What is Riyadh Air?
  • Why is Saudi Arabia launching a new airline?
  • When countries want to become aviation hubs
  • Exclusive Airline CEO Interview: Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air
  • What does the day look like for the CEO of an airline that doesn’t exist yet?
  • Is Riyadh Air an airline focused on ‘transit’ or ‘point-to-point?’
  • Saudi Arabia as a destination
  • Is the priority non-stop, long-haul flights?
  • The Cristiano Ronaldo Effect
  • Will Riyadh Air fly to Australia and serve the Kangaroo route?
  • What will Business Class look like on Riyadh Air planes?
  • New ‘Stunning’ Riyadh Air cabin reveal
  • Riyadh Air will not have cabin crew uniforms…(well, kind of)
  • Sustainability and Tony Douglas
  • Lie-Flat seats on Riyadh Air
  • His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s involvement with Riyadh Air
  • MBS’ national agenda for Saudi
  • Q&A: What are our thoughts on low-cost long-haul airlines?
  • Q&A: Why are airlines still charging for Wi-Fi?
  • Q&A: If I dress in formal attire, does it boost my chances for an upgrade to Business Class?
  • Summary: Exclusive Airline CEO Interview: Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air


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