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Why does Saudi Arabia need two flag carriers?

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Oliver Ranson
Feb 27, 2023
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has two of many things. Two rulers, HM King Salman de jure and heir apparent Mohammed bin Salman de facto. Two holy mosques, at Mecca and Medina. Two airline hubs, Riyadh and Jeddah. And soon to be, two flag carrying airlines.

KSA also grows tasty potatoes that are slightly nutty in flavour and roast nicely. Your favouri…

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