but
...is that why they apparently have 11 airplanes flying Hajj for SVA this year?
Hajj is a different matter altogether, oceancrosser (as you may or may not know...more than likely, not
) however, the true test of AAI flying for SVA will come next year.
SaudiArabia has a brand new aircarrier with 744 equipment, which will eat into AAI's business greatly.
I expect there will be no longer-term contracts in Saudi for AAI, and their Hajj business will likely decrease as well.
Those foreign airlines that are counting on long term business from SVA had better make different plans....sooner rather than later.