flynas Increases Seat Capacity by 20% and Offers More Than 1.7 Million Seats on Flights During Ramadan

flynas, the world’s leading low-cost carrier and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the availability of more than 1.7 million seats during Ramadan 1447H, marking a 20% increase in seat capacity compared to the same period last year, across its domestic and international network.

Announcement Highlights
- Seat Capacity Boost: flynas is offering over 1.7 million seats during Ramadan 1447H, a 20% increase compared to last year.
- Domestic & International Coverage: The expansion spans both Saudi domestic routes and international destinations.
- Reason for Growth: Driven by heightened demand during the Umrah season and the holy month of Ramadan, when travel to and within Saudi Arabia surges.

Strategic Context
- Fleet Expansion: This move reflects flynas’ broader growth strategy of doubling its fleet and widening its destination network.
- Vision 2030 Alignment: Supports Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation goals under Vision 2030, particularly in connecting global travelers to the Kingdom and facilitating access to the Two Holy Mosques.
- Pilgrim Focus: The airline is positioning itself as a key enabler of religious tourism, offering more flexible travel options for pilgrims.

Broader Implications
- Strengthens flynas’ role as the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East.
- Enhances Saudi Arabia’s connectivity during one of the busiest travel seasons.
- Reinforces the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global hub for religious and leisure tourism.

This expansion is a clear signal of how airlines are scaling up to meet seasonal religious travel demand, while also aligning with national economic diversification strategies.