# Riyadh Air still enrolls new Sfeer members as Founding Members

_Aug 30 16:49_

Tags: Riyadh Air, Sfeer, Saudi Arabia, airline, loyalty program

Type: Analysis

## Summary

LoyaltyLobby reports that almost a year after launch, Sfeer is still signing new members up as Founding Members rather than ordinary members. Riyadh Air says the designation stays attached to the account permanently.

The airline claims founding members will later receive exclusive rewards not offered to regular or non-status members. LoyaltyLobby reports those benefits have not been spelled out. The only visible extra is a founding-member mark on the digital card. There has been no status-match promotion. LoyaltyLobby describes the program as unfinished relative to a typical frequent-flyer scheme. Founding-member windows are usually time-limited. An open window this long is unusual. The airline is aiming to operate as Saudi Arabia’s second major carrier next to Saudia.

Anyone who joins while the Founders Stage remains open still gets the permanent badge. Enroll for that designation and treat promised exclusive rewards as unspecified until the airline defines them.

## Key facts

- **Who qualifies**: Anyone who newly joins Sfeer while the Founders Stage remains open
- **Takeaway**: Sign up for Sfeer now if you want the Founding Member designation, but do not count on documented extra benefits yet.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/08/30/riyadh-air-sfeer-loyalty-program-still-signs-up-new-members-under-founders-stage?omhide=true) — Riyadh Air Sfeer Loyalty Program Still Signs Up New Members Under “Founders Stage”

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