What is Riyadh Airports Company?
Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) is a Saudi company established in 2016 as part of the privatization program of the civil aviation sector. It manages and operates Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), as well as improving the airport services and passenger experience.
2. What is the main objective of establishing Riyadh Airports Company?
We aim at RAC, to increase operational efficiency of Riyadh Airport, improve the quality of its services for passengers, and enhance investments and partnerships with the private sector in alignment with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030.
3. What are the terminals fully operated by Riyadh Airports Company?
- Terminal 1 for international flights
- Terminal 2 for international flights
- Terminals 3 and 4 for international flights; were recently developed in the expansion project
Terminal 5 for domestic flights
4. What have been the company’s most significant accomplishments in recent years?
RAC has succeeded in reopening terminals 3 and 4 and phased operating Terminal 1 as part of the Expansion and Development Project of Terminals 1 & 2 at KKIA. It also works on upgrading transportation and parking services, upscaling digital services, increasing passenger satisfaction, and signing more strategic partnerships with airlines and service providers.
5. What is RAC’s role in achieving the Saudi Vision 2030?
RAC contributes to achieving the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 by raising the capacity of KKIA and improving the passenger experience, aiming for Riyadh to be a global logistic hub.
6. Does Riyadh Airports Company cooperate with other international entities?
RAC certainly cooperates with many international authorities in airport management, ground services, and digital transformation for the purpose of adapting to the best international practices in operations management in KKIA.
7. What are the most notable improvements made by RAC regarding the passenger experience?
To upgrade KKIA’s passenger experience, RAC has worked on developing passport control areas, improving transportation services in KKIA, increasing point of sales and restaurants, and launching digital applications to facilitate travel procedures.
8. What is RAC's approach to environmental and sustainability issues?
RAC adopts many environmental policies aimed at reducing carbon footprints by using energy-saving lighting systems and improving waste management systems at KKIA.
9. What are the main challenges facing Riyadh Airports Company today?
- Adapting to the rapid passenger growth
- Expanding infrastructure on schedule
- Ensuring seamless passenger experience during development projects
- Competing with regional airports
10. What are the job opportunities offered by Riyadh Airports Company?
It offers various job opportunities in many specializations such as Operations Management, Security and Safety, Customer Service, Information Technology, and Human Resources with a focus on the development of national competencies.