{"id":194263,"date":"2025-03-14T11:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T10:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/?p=194263"},"modified":"2026-01-08T12:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:42:38","slug":"air-france-riyad-qatar-airways-lyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/en\/air-france-riyad-qatar-airways-lyon","title":{"rendered":"Middle East: Air France launches Paris-Riyadh, Qatar Airways leaves Lyon"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Middle East aviation market<\/strong> moves very quickly. But it can also be influenced by problems external to demand. For example, the aircraft shortage<\/a> which handicaps airlines looking for the best module in terms of capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France returns after a six-year absence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the plus side, Air France<\/a> has just announced the dates of its return to Paris CDG-Riyadh for the summer season.<\/strong>. This is a traditional route for the French carrier, but one that was suspended in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times have changed, particularly with the partnership between Air France and Saudia through Skyteam<\/a><\/strong>. And above all a incentive programme<\/strong> launched by the Saudi government, the Air Connectivity Programme (ACP)<\/strong>. This body offers \"operational benefits, priority slot allocation, discounts and data sharing. It streamlines the routing process and reduces operational complexity and costs for airlines\", according to the ACP website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company will start flying on 19 May<\/strong> with a gradual ramp-up. Three flights are initially scheduled<\/strong> (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) until 2 June. On that date, the carrier will offer five weekly frequencies<\/strong> with additional frequencies on Tuesdays and Sundays. The company will be introducing a Airbus A350-900<\/strong> of 324 seats<\/strong>. That's 34 seats in business, 24 in premium economy and 266 in economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n