Air India and Riyadh Air sign MoU to boost India-Saudi Arabia connectivity on June 4

Exam-focused facts from the 9 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Air India and Riyadh Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 4 to strengthen air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia.
The partnership introduces codeshare and interline agreements, allowing passengers to travel across both networks through a single booking.
Passengers will access onward connections through Air India's hubs in Delhi and Mumbai and Riyadh Air's hub in Riyadh.
The airlines will explore cooperation in cargo operations, operational support, digital and technology initiatives, and reciprocal loyalty programme benefits.
Riyadh Air is scheduled to begin inaugural commercial services between Riyadh and London Heathrow on July 1.