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Kayala Airline
IATA ICAO Call sign
XY KNE -
FoundedJuly 2005
Ceased operations1 April 2009
Hubs
Fleet size4
Destinations8
Parent companyNational Air Services (NAS)
HeadquartersJeddah, Saudi-Arabia
Websitewww.kayala.com
Kayala Airlines Airbus A319.

Kayala Airline (previously called Al Khayala) was an airline based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kayala was a privately owned premium class airline operating domestic and international scheduled as well as charter services. Its main base was King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, with a hub at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh.[1]

History

The airline started operations on 16 July 2005 and was wholly owned by Saudi aviation company National Air Services.[1]

Until 6 May 2008, the airline was known as Al-Khayala.[2]

On 1 April 2009, bankruptcy was declared and all operations were ceased.[3]

Destinations

At May 2008, the following destinations were served:[4]

Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates

Fleet

The Kayala Airline fleet consisted of the following aircraft (at February 2008):Aviation

All aircraft were operated by National Air Services. After operations ceased, the aircraft were stored.

References

  1. ^ a b Flight International 27 March 2007
  2. ^ Kayala Airlines reached new heights with a new look and Jeddah-Dubai route re-launch - Middle East News
  3. ^ Airlines
  4. ^ Kayala Airline
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