Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will operate regular direct flights between Riyadh and Manchester, UK, from June, with four flights per week in both directions. Saudia is currently operating 10 regular direct flights per week in both directions between Jeddah and Manchester. The Riyadh-Manchester flight will be operated with the Dreamliner, the latest Boeing aircraft, with a total capacity of 298 seats – 24 for business class and 274 for hospitality. It is equipped to provide a high level of comfort for passengers. Saudia is currently flying to 86 destinations of which 59 are international and 27 domestic.