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In July, the airport achieved a seat occupancy rate of 91%, demonstrating its high operational efficiency.<br \/>\nRiyadh Airports Company CEO Ayman Abdulaziz AboAbah stated: &#8220;The airport&#8217;s consistent achievement of these record operational figures highlights the dedication of the Riyadh Airports team and our partners to enhance operational efficiency and provide the best experience for travellers.&#8221;<br \/>\nAccording to RAC, despite global technical challenges facing the aviation sector, the airport maintained an 88% on-time departure rate in June and 84% in July 2024, demonstrating its commitment to service excellence and robust business continuity plans. \u2013 Trade Arabia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, managed and operated by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), broke its highest assenger traffic record in July handling 3.5 million passengers in the month. 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