Saudi Airlines to return to Manchester
Published by Irhal
Saudi Airlines, the national carrier for Saudi Arabia, has announced a return to Manchester Airport with a direct route between Manchester and Jeddah starting in March 2014. Flights will commence three times a week from April 2014. Ken O’Toole, chief commercial officer, Manchester Airports Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Saudia Airlines back to Manchester Airport with their introduction of…
Flights will commence three times a week from April 2014.
Ken O’Toole, chief commercial officer, Manchester Airports Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Saudia Airlines back to Manchester Airport with their introduction of Jeddah services.
“The introduction of the new three weekly Jeddah route will further strengthen the Middle East connections from Manchester and sees another direct long haul service added to our network of connections.
“The introduction of this route is testament to the strength of Manchester airport’s catchment and we look forward to this direct service supporting the strong commercial, ethnic and educational relationships that exist between Saudi Arabia and the north-west.”
Saudi Airlines last operated from Manchester Airport in 2007 and the new Jeddah route is expected to attract a range of leisure and business passengers.
The flights will depart from Manchester Airport’s terminal two on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday starting from March 28th.
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