Riyadh Air has identified India as one of its most important markets, according to chief commercial officer Vincent Coste. The airline sees strong potential in the country because of the scale and variety of travel demand linked to India.
The Saudi carrier, which is backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, recently introduced Mumbai as its first destination in India. That move gives the airline an entry point into one of the world’s biggest aviation markets and underlines India’s role in its broader growth plans.
Coste’s comments suggest Riyadh Air views India as a market with multiple streams of traffic rather than a single opportunity. The reference to “huge and diverse” potential points to the airline’s expectation of sustained demand from different types of travelers as it expands internationally.
With Mumbai now part of its network, Riyadh Air appears to be positioning India near the center of its commercial strategy. The latest remarks reinforce that the airline sees the country as a major long-term market as it builds out its presence.
