Saudi Arabia’s new airline Riyadh Air has formed a strategic partnership with global chauffeur service, Blackland.
The joint venture was announced at the 2025 Paris Airshow with a backdrop of a Riyadh Air liveried A321 aircraft and a wrapped vehicle from Blacklane’s fleet.
The collaboration represents a significant step in Riyadh Air’s plan to deliver best-in-class services throughout the customer journey experience and brings together two companies committed to exceptional service.
The new agreement sets new standards in the airline industry in Saudi Arabia and around the world.
Through this partnership guests travelling internationally in Riyadh Air Business Elite or Business Class, plus eligible loyalty members will enjoy complimentary luxury chauffeur services with Blacklane within 50km radius of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport in elegant, high-end vehicles.
Integrated directly into Riyadh Air’s booking platform, guests will be able to arrange their Blacklane chauffeur as part of their travel experience, where eligible.
Guests also can enjoy seamless journeys, including airport transfers, city-to-city travel, in-city rides and chauffeurs by-the-hour in Riyadh and at any of the airline’s global destinations.
“Our partnership with Blacklane reinforces our ethos of ensuring our customers experience Saudi hospitality with world-class service standards,” said Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air.
“We revealed our stylish new Business Elite and Business Class seats recently, and this is the next step in keeping our promises to deliver an exceptional premium experience to our guests.”
Jens Wohltorf, CEO and Co-Founder of Blacklane, added: “This partnership is more than a service – it’s a promise. Together, Riyadh Air and Blacklane will offer guests a thoughtfully curated journey, marked by reliability, sophistication, and genuine care.
“We look forward to welcoming Riyadh Air guests and ensuring every moment of their journey is exceptional.”
The fast-growing company employs 400 people in international hubs with tens of thousands of chauffeur partners who ensure every guest receives a memorable experience.
Blacklane is growing with an ambitious growth strategy, operating in more than 50 countries and more than 500 cities around the world.
This approach has enabled it to build a trusted reputation among the world’s leading luxury travel companies, corporate brands and discerning individuals.
The company has also pushed innovation in electrification and training in the mobility industry while pursuing major advancements in sustainable technology.
