Philippine Airlines asks Riyadh for permission to use its airspace for flights to Israel

The president of Philippine Airlines says his country has asked Riyadh for permission for his company to use Saudi Arabian airspace for its flights to and from Israel, Reuters reports.

A green light from Riyadh would allow the airline to begin offering direct flights to and from Israel within six months, the president Jaime Bautista says.

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