المملكة: in "Flying day"Citizens suggest increasing economic aviation to revive domestic tourism

Coinciding with the world’s celebration of International Civil Aviation Day, which falls on December 7, citizens renewed their pride in the rapid development of Saudi airport infrastructure, stressing at the same time the market’s urgent need for more price competition to revive domestic tourism.

This celebration comes to highlight the pivotal role played by The aviation sector in promoting economic development and connecting cultures, and facilitating the movement of people and goods, in addition to its humanitarian role in responding to disasters through air bridges.

In a field survey for “Al-Youm”, Faisal Salman confirmed that aviation services in

The Kingdom has witnessed clear development leaps in recent years, which have made travel procedures easier and more streamlined compared to the past.

Despite his praise of the development, Faisal expressed his annoyance at the rise in prices for domestic flights, which sometimes exceed their international counterparts, proposing to increase the number of international flights that are not currently available to improve the experience, and stressing his preference for companies that are punctual and avoid delays.

Reducing domestic tickets

I agreed with him. Maryam Al-Mahawish, who pointed out that digital transformation has made travel smoother, but pointed out that the rise in domestic tickets stands as a real obstacle to reviving local tourism, and pushes citizens to travel abroad in search of competitiveness.

Al-Mahawish called for the necessity of having more than one domestic air operator and imposing strict control over prices, calling at the same time for developing the entertainment aspects of airports, such as restaurants and shopping, to become an enjoyable place that reduces the burden of long waiting.

For her part, Aseel Abdul Rahman stressed that the entry of new economic operators into the Saudi aviation has become an urgent necessity and not a luxury, given that current prices constitute a heavy burden on families, students, and those who frequently move between cities for work or treatment.

Aseel explained that global experiences have proven that expanding aviation

Waiting times and procedures have been greatly facilitated recently.

Al-Shutairi predicted a promising future for Saudi airports, especially in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, to enter the list of the best in the world, advising to also focus on humanitarian and recreational services and services for people with special needs to complete the quality system.

Limited destinations

Sarah Salman concluded the talk by highlighting the suffering of Population

the governorates, noting that she was forced to travel through Dammam Airport instead of Al-Ahsa Airport due to the limited destinations, which adds a burden and hardship to families and the elderly in traveling long distances.

Sarah stressed that Al-Ahsa Governorate, with its high population density, deserves an airport that operates more efficiently and offers various flights, which will contribute to relieving pressure and congestion at Dammam Airport and serve a wide segment of citizens.