The resumption of international flights to and from Saudi Arabia will be decided based on the recommendation of special committees tasked with addressing the Covid-19 pandemic, said a report citing a spokesman from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

Ibrahim Al-Rawsaa disclosed that the modus operandi for a decision to resume international flights will be similar to the decision taken last month for the resumption of domestic flights, Saudi Gazette reported.

The GACA resumed domestic flight operations on May 31 in line with the report of the special committee and is complying with precautionary measures and preventive protocols to curb the spread of the pandemic.

At present, international flights are being operated between the kingdom and some countries only to facilitate the repatriation of distressed foreign workers and their relatives, as well as to bring back Saudis stranded in various countries, the report said.