Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has awarded two National Charter Air Carrier tenders to alliances led by Kuwait's Jazeera Airways and luxury leisure airline Beond Aviation.

The new services are part of Saudi Arabia's National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aligns with Vision 2030, aimed at transforming the Kingdom's aviation sector.

The charter services will cater to specialized travel segments, including Hajj and Umrah groups, as well as private business travelers.

BeOnd Aviation's CEO, Tero Taskila, highlighted the launch as a step toward luxury travel, with plans to base aircraft in Saudi Arabia and support the Kingdom's goal of attracting 150 million visitors annually by 2030.

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