Riyadh Air and Mastercard unveiled a bold strategic alliance that brings together payments, travel and technology to reshape how people and businesses experience global travel. With no legacy programs in place, Riyadh Air is in a unique position to jointly create an extensive financial and payment ecosystem that is unprecedented from day one. The collaboration introduces a powerful suite of innovations spanning consumer payments, premium airport experiences and next-generation B2B travel payments - positioning Saudi Arabia at the forefront of global travel evolution.
A New Era of Seamless, Reward-Driven TravelAs the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and with a strong commitment to be a digital native, the collaboration will see the launch of Riyadh Air-branded Mastercard credit and prepaid cards.
Designed to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel, the cards will allow cardholders to earn flights, upgrades, lifestyle rewards and exclusive experiences, all seamlessly embedded within the Riyadh Air ecosystem. Set to roll out to Saudi residents in late 2026, the digital-first cards will be fully integrated into the Riyadh Air mobile app, enabling guests to apply, activate, manage features and track rewards effortlessly in one place.
