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First Saudi low-cost carrier starts
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Half million passengers expected on 2006
First Saudi low-cost carrier plans to start activities next month and expects to carry half million passengers by the end of the year. SAMA, that means "Elevation" in Arabic, has just leased seven Boeing 737 to cover domestic traffic. "Serving neighboring Gulf countries will depend on authorities approval", chief executive Andrew Cowen said. Saudi Kingdom is gradually liberalizing air transport services...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency