Saudi Arabia's Al Khayala appoints DNATA as GSA

Under the agreement, Dnata will sell Al Khayala airlines' five-a-week scheduled flights on the Dubai-Riyadh route, and the Dubai-Jeddah route, principally targeting corporate travellers and those seeking to travel between the two cities in quiet, reliable luxury.

Al Khayala airlines provide exclusive aviation services catering to executive and VIP travel. Owned by National Air Services, the largest corporate and private aviation service provider in the Middle East, it operates both scheduled and charter services with a fleet of specially-designed Airbus A319s.

Iain Andrew, Senior Vice President, Dnata Agencies said: "We are delighted to be appointed GSA for Al Khayala airlines in the GCC, and we look forward to working with them to develop this niche market of corporate travel customers. The Al Khayala product is unique, and we are confident that Dnata can contribute to its success in the region."

Anas Mohammed Rayes, Managing Director, Al Khayala airlines said: "Al Khayala caters to a very exclusive clientele and has been a success since launch. We have done our market research and we believe that there is strong and growing demand for our services on the Dubai-Riyadh and Dubai-Jeddah routes. We look forward to working with Dnata Agencies, our new GSA partners, in making our services more accessible to corporate travelers across the GCC."

Passengers on Al Khayala airlines can enjoy the following services:
• The peace of mind and enhanced productivity that comes with guaranteed reservations, smooth flights and a hassle-free service.
• Arrival at the private VIP terminal only 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights inside KSA and using complimentary luxurious lounges in all cross regional destinations
• Personal VIP Airport Representatives to ease through airport formalities.
• Personalized care and in-flight services by dedicated professional staff.
• Spacious cabins designed for comfortable and luxurious travel, with only 44 seats per aircraft offering ample legroom and private space (a normal A319 can seat up to 170 passengers)
• Networking opportunities by flying with other business leaders.
• Personal VIP Travel Coordinators.