Excess capacity the biggest issue, yield pressure to continue: Saudia

4 January, 2018

Saudia director general Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser commented on the airline's challenges, stating: "The biggest challenge is over-capacity in the entire region. Yields are already under pressure and we think this will continue for a few years to come" (Arabian Aerospace, 03-Jan-2018). He also said the airline is "definitely over-staffed" and aims to be more efficient.