What does air travel look like amid COVID-19? Saudi Arabia releases rules for domestic flights
Saudi Arabia on Thursday (May 28) released guidelines for domestic flights by national carriers that will be allowed to take to the skies once more from May 31. The Kingdom grounded domestic flights on March 20 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
International flights remain suspended. Saudi Arabia is targeting June 21 for re-opening of its economy post-lockdown, except for Makkah which is working on a stricter schedule.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation’s new rules for domestic flights are for airports and civil aviation workers, and also cover preventive measures at departure and arrival, and passengers’ obligations.
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