Saudi Arabian Airlines will operate 101 extra domestic flights and 30 international flights as part of its 11-day “Spring Vacation” operation plan beginning Feb. 17. The plan endorsed by Khaled A. Almolhem, Saudia Director General, aims to meet the growing demand for seats by holidaymakers, Abdullah Bin Mushabab, Assistant Director General for Public Relations, said. He said the plan drawn up by the Sales Department covers 101 extra domestic flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Jizan, Abha and Qassim besides 30 international flights from Riyadh-Jeddah to Kuwait, Cairo, Alexandria and Beirut He said the total accommodation capacity of the extra domestic flights is 24,396 seats and 8,936 seats on international flights. He said in drawing up its operation plan, the airlines not only eyes financial returns, but also passenger demand during vacation seasons. The demand for seats, he said, increases during the half-term school break as many families exchange visits and also perform Umrah and visit the Prophet's Mosque. The plan, he stressed, also considers the promotion of domestic tourism.
