{"id":48545,"date":"2021-09-02T13:26:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T10:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=33377"},"modified":"2021-09-02T12:29:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T12:29:20","slug":"domestic-flights-in-saudi-arabia-will-now-operate-at-full-capacity-as-social-distancing-protocols-are-eased","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dammam\/en\/announcements\/domestic-flights-in-saudi-arabia-will-now-operate-at-full-capacity-as-social-distancing-protocols-are-eased\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Flights In Saudi Arabia Will Now Operate At Full Capacity As Social Distancing Protocols Are Eased"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the number of new Covid-19 cases dropping below the 200-mark yesterday, the General Authority of Civil Aviation Authority (GACA) has announced that the requirement for domestic carriers to operate with social distancing protocols is lifted.<\/p>\n

Meaning that flights will now operate at full capacity.<\/h2>\n

Earlier, on a row of three seats, it would be mandatory to leave the middle one vacant. Starting yesterday, the middle ones will also be carrying passengers.<\/p>\n

The decision is effective<\/a> from the 1st<\/sup> of September. However, all fliers will be required to be fully vaccinated with two doses except for children under the age of 12.<\/h2>\n

Last week, GACA lifted the direct entry ban for travelers from countries previously banned provided that they hold a residence permit and have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the kingdom.<\/p>\n

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GACA notification removing airline suspension pic.twitter.com\/lBhzn8pmWC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mazhar Iqbal Awan (@MazharIqbalAw16) August 25, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n