Saudia Airlines Returns to Kozhikode Airport
- Saudia Airlines is resuming flights to calicut (Karipur) Airport after a five-year hiatus.
- * route: Initially, flights will operate between riyadh and calicut, with Jeddah services expected to start in March.
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Saudia Airlines is resuming flights to calicut (Karipur) Airport after a five-year hiatus.
Key Details:
* route: Initially, flights will operate between riyadh and calicut, with Jeddah services expected to start in March.
* aircraft: The airline will use airbus A321 Neo aircraft, accommodating 188 passengers.
* Frequency: The service will begin with 5 flights a week, increasing to 6 by the end of March.
* history: Saudia previously operated flights to Calicut but had to suspend them due to runway repairs (2015), then a plane crash (2020), and a lack of suitable aircraft.
* significance: The resumption of flights will be beneficial for expatriate families and those traveling for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.