Saudi Arabia does not rule out surprise decisions regarding resumption of flight service

Saudi Arabia does not rule out surprise decisions regarding resumption of flight service

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia does not rule out surprise decisions regarding the resumption of international flight service after taking into account of various aspects of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic situation in many parts of the world.Dr. Talal Al-Tuwaijri, secretary of the committee concerned with measures to combat the coronavirus, said that the date set for the resumption of international flight service is May 17 (Shawwal 5, 1442).“The final decision to resume international flight service will be made after taking into account several considerations, and the concerned authorities are working to study the matter from all sides.“The decision has different dimensions and paths, and that is being studied now looking into all the details before the announced date,” he said without ruling out surprise decisions in this regard.Attending a program on Rotana Khalijia television channel, Dr. Al-Tuwaijri urged people not to travel except for an urgent need in light of the continuing spread of the virus in various countries.Referring to the requirement to take vaccination before travel, he explained that the