Saudi Airlines returns to Manchester Airport
Saudi Airlines is returning to Manchester Airport with a direct route between Manchester and Jeddah starting in March 2014.
Flights will commence three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
The airline last operated from Manchester Airport in 2007 and the new Jeddah route is expected to attract a range of leisure and business passengers.
Mr Rashid Alajmi, general manager of passenger sales and services for the European Region at Saudia Airlines said: "Commercial ties between the North of England and Saudi Arabia have traditionally been very strong and this new service will give business customers in the region the opportunity to travel to Saudi Arabia without having to transfer en-route.
"The North of England’s large Muslim population will also benefit from this new Manchester to Jeddah service when travelling to perform their religious pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah. The flight is so timed that they can reach the Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina at the most convenient time."
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