Emirates has officially opened its first lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Saudia announces Jeddah to Toronto flights
Saudia connects Kingdom and Canada with new Jeddah to Toronto flights
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Flynas announces direct Jeddah to Baghdad flights
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Saudi airport announces list of banned items
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz International Airport announces list of banned items in airport luggage
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Saudia launches flights to Birmingham
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Saudi airport tells passengers to arrive 4 hours early
An airport in Saudi Arabia is advising passengers to arrive four hours ahead of departure time
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Saudi airport bans certain luggage types
Saudi airport issues advice on luggage banned for all passengers
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Saudi Arabia recommences flight service with Iraq
The first Flynas flight touched down at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport on Wednesday from the Iraqi city of Erbil
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Saudi Arabia establishes direct flight connection with Tajikistan
The first scheduled flight from the central Asian country landed at the King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah on Thursday
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Saudi low-cost airline flynas launches direct flight service to Tashkent
The twice-a-week flight service, launched on Thursday, is operated from King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah
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How Saudi Arabia is now rivalling Dubai for international air travel
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Gallery: New terminal opens at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman officially opened the new airport terminal at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.
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Saudi king opens new terminal at Jeddah airport
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