British Airways to re-launch Saudi services

Robert Boyle, British Airways' commercial director, said: "Resuming these flights makes commercial sense. The oil market is increasingly important globally and inward investment into Saudi Arabia has risen considerably in the last couple of years.

"We can start these flights now because the aviation market between Britain and Saudi Arabia has recently been liberalised."

Paul Starrs, British Airway's commercial manager Middle East, added: "The Middle East is an important growth market for the airline and we are delighted to resume flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where we continue to have a loyal customer base."

British Airways suspended services to Riyadh and Jeddah in Mar-05 due to poor commercial performance on the route.

Next summer, British Airways will fly to 150 destinations around the world. Through Heathrow's Terminal 5, passengers flying from Saudi Arabia can have same-day connections to Europe and the United States, including flights to New York, Houston and Dallas. Flights are now available for sale.

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 27-Nov-08


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