Saudi Arabia to Open Airspace to Airlines

Saudi Arabia has said it will open its airspace to all air carriers, to pave way for more over flights to and from Israel.

Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, GACA, revealed that the decision will complement the efforts aimed at consolidating the kingdom’s position as a global hub connecting three continents.

The announcement will mean shorter flights from Asia to Israel, as airlines serving those routes will no longer be required to take long detours around Saudi Arabia en route to Israel.