Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, a PIF company, on October 8, revealed two significant milestones-the commencement of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport on October 26 and the launch of Sfeer, its loyalty offering.

Beginning October 26, Riyadh Air will commence daily launch flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport aboard its designated Boeing 787-9 technical spare aircraft, "Jamila".

These carefully sequenced flights, initially on sale to select groups and Riyadh Air employees, are critical in ensuring operational readiness ahead of receiving the first aircraft deliveries from Boeing, while utilizing Riyadh Air's recently awarded slot at London Heathrow.

Flights will depart Riyadh a...