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Saudia plans biggest jet order as it focuses on pilgrimage flights

Startup Riyadh Air is preparing to launch full service in the coming weeks, with the goal of becoming an upmarket business and tourist carrier

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Saudia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lands in Barcelona

Saudi Arabia’s 80-year-old flagship carrier is preparing to make its largest jet order yet, as it refocuses on religious pilgrimages in the kingdom’s renewed push to become a travel and tourism hub.

Executives from Saudia are studying models...