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• Hilka Birns
Nigerian airline Xejet plans to begin international service to Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2027, targeting business, leisure and Umrah travelers, according to a company statement reported by local media. The announcement outlines an international expansion plan, though no routes, frequencies or aircraft details were disclosed.
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Nigerian airline Xejet plans to begin international service to Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2027, targeting business, leisure and Umrah travelers, according to a company statement reported by local media. The announcement outlines an international expansion plan, though no routes, frequencies or aircraft details were disclosed.
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