Flynas says will soon hire Saudi female co-pilots

Flynas said it will soon start recruiting Saudi women to work as co-pilots as the kingdom loosens gender restrictions to bolster economic growth. The based airline said it will be the first among Saudi carriers to recruit women in senior positions. The move aims to enable Saudi women to have a greater role in supporting the kingdom’s economy, CE Bandar Almohanna said. Under crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has eased rules that had limited female participation in the workforce and removed a longstanding ban on women driving. Women, however, still need the approval of male guardians to travel or marry -- though not to obtain a driver’s license. Established in 2007, Flynas has a fleet of 30 aircraft flying to 17 Saudi and 53 international destinations. <br/>