RIYADH: Saudia Airlines said on Wednesday it will start operating its direct and regular flights to Los Angeles in the US and Manchester in the UK from next month, after easing preventive measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of Dec. 11, the national carrier will resume its flights between Jeddah and LA, with 38 weekly flights in both directions on its Boeing B777-300ER aircraft.
Flights between Jeddah and Manchester will resume on Dec. 15, with 24 weekly flights in both directions on its Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Meanwhile, Saudia inaugurated the latest and largest Al-Fursan lounges in the global SkyTeam alliance at the international departure hall at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.
Ibrahim Al-Omar, the airline’s director general, said the lounges are part of its plans to improve the travel experience, adding that the Kingdom is witnessing a qualitative leap, in terms of hosting and organizing many international events, most prominently in Jeddah with the Red Sea International Film Festival and Formula 1, which will lead to an increase in visitors from around the world.
He added “the national carrier is not concerned only with transporting passengers, but also with developing a package of services, and the Al-Fursan Lounge is certainly among these services.”
The new hall covers an area of 3,500 square meters and accommodates about 10,000 guests per day. It includes a business center and is equipped with the latest and most luxurious facilities, in addition to a relaxation area, children’s corner and a dining area.
Saudia Airlines resumes flights to Los Angeles and Manchester, opens largest Al-Fursan lounge in Jeddah
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Saudia Airlines resumes flights to Los Angeles and Manchester, opens largest Al-Fursan lounge in Jeddah
- Jeddah is expected to see an an increase in visitors from around the world for the Red Sea International Film Festival and Formula 1
Hajj Ministry suspends Umrah firm, overseas agent for violations
- Company fails to provide housing for Umrah pilgrims
- Actions to ‘safeguard’ rights of visitors, says ministry
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday announced the suspension of an Umrah company and its overseas agent for failing to provide contracted accommodation for pilgrims.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said the company violated regulations governing services for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the two holy mosques.
It noted that several pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom without mandated accommodation. This prompted immediate action against the company and its overseas agent, the ministry stated.
“The measures are intended to safeguard the rights of affected pilgrims, prevent a recurrence of such violations, and ensure the continued enhancement of service quality,” it added.
Last June, the ministry suspended seven Umrah companies due to deficiencies in providing transport services for pilgrims.
In an earlier report quoting the Hajj Ministry and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, the SPA said more than 1.7 million Muslims from all over the world arrived in the Kingdom to perform Umrah during the month of Jumada Al-Akhirah, corresponding to Nov. 22 to Dec. 20.
