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The carrier is aiming to have the route up and running by the end of the year.

The specially painted Boeing 777 will operate in Europe, the U.S., and Asia before and during the tournament.

Partner SkyWest will operate two Delta Connection flights per day.

Kelly Ortberg said output will ramp up over the next few months.

Service will commence in October.

But a different route to Israel will resume in late summer.

Deliveries were pushed back to 2027.

Flights will operate five times weekly year-round.

The Saudi flag carrier will be the first operator of the type in the Middle East.

The carrier will begin installations on narrowbody aircraft in 2027.