Saudi flag carrier launches direct route to Beijing

STORY: Saudi flag carrier launches direct route to Beijing DATELINE: Aug. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of airport in Saudi Arabia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG YUN, Passenger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANITA GACKOWSKA, Vice President, Route Development of Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) 4. various of airport and the direct flight in Saudi Arabia STORYLINE: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) launched on Friday a direct route connecting the kingdom's capital Riyadh and Red Sea port city of Jeddah to Beijing, the capital of China. According to the carrier, the new route to China reflects its role in connecting the two countries in various aspects, including trade and business, tourism and culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG YUN, Passenger "The launch of the direct flight route has saved me a lot of travel time. In the past, I had to travel to Saudi Arabia via other places. I am looking forward to taking the direct flight more often in th