Saudi Arabian carrier, Saudi Airlines, has launched direct flights from Jeddah to Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The airline will travel four times per week on an Airbus A320 aircraft that can seat 180 passengers. Onboard were seven people, including members of the crew and the company’s management team. Minister Makame Mbarawa said the direct flight between Tanzania and the Persian Gulf country would increase business, tourism and investment activities, while reducing flight time by more than 50% compared to connecting flights. Furthermore, JNIA will be a linking hub for travellers from neighbouring countries who will be planning their itineraries to Saudi Arabia. The introduction of the direct passenger-scheduled flight between Tanzania and Saudi Arabia will trim down travelling time and costs, while promoting tourism and business growth between the two countries. In the past fiscal year, Tanzania exported goods worth $18m to Saudi Arabia, while in turn, the Asian nation’s goods imported to Tanzania were valued at $52m.
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