Riyadh Air's Business Class and First Class will enjoy a top-class chauffeur service courtesy of a newly announced partnership between the new digital-first airline, and Blacklane.
The collaboration was unveiled at the 2025 Paris Air Show, and marks a significant step in Riyadh Air’s commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience from start to finish. This strategic transportation partnership with Blacklane will provide passengers with seamless and high quality ground transportation.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, is set to launch operations in late 2025, connecting Riyadh to destinations worldwide. As we now know that part of its premium offerings, specifically for Business and First Class passengers, in addition to select loyalty members, will include complimentary chauffeur services with Blacklane. These passengers will enjoy luxury ground transportation within a 50-kilometre radius of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) ensuring a smooth transition between air and ground travel.
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Beyond complimentary rides in Riyadh, Blacklane’s services will be integrated into Riyadh Air’s booking platform, allowing passengers to arrange airport transfers, city-to-city travel, and in-city rides at any of Riyadh Air’s global destinations.
Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests can book their chauffeur-driven transport alongside their flight, creating a streamlined and hassle-free itinerary.
Regarding the partnership announcement this week, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas emphasised that this partnership aligns with the airline’s mission to provide exceptional service and the full experience of the renowned Saudi hospitality. He stated, “Our partnership with Blacklane reinforces our ethos of ensuring our customers experience Saudi hospitality with world-class service standards. Riyadh Air and Blacklane are two outstanding brands with hospitality and an attention to detail at heart, and our relationship will offer our guests a truly elevated travel itinerary, from the first mile to the last”.
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Similarly, Dr. Jens Wohltorf, CEO and co-founder of Blacklane, highlighted the thoughtful curation of this collaboration, ensuring reliability, sophistication, and genuine care for passengers.
As Riyadh Air prepares for its highly anticipated debut, this partnership with Blacklane sets a new benchmark for luxury travel. By integrating premium chauffeur services into its offering, Riyadh Air is positioning itself as a leading airline in the region, catering to travellers who expect comfort, efficiency, and exclusivity. With Riyadh Air’s first Boeing 787-9 set to arrive later this year, passengers can look forward to a seamless, high-end travel experience, from the moment they leave their doorstep to their final destination.
