We performed the lead consulting role as aviation advisors to GACA over a two-year period. Prepared and led workshops on medium to long-term forecasts for aviation, including market analyses for Saudi airports and airlines, with varying groups from different stakeholders. EAC developed a national air transport strategy and policies, in conjunction with a series of market forecasts with an emphasis on religious tourism potential for the kingdom. EAC is highly experienced in the linkages between tourism, overall airline strategy, fleet requirements, market share capture, route network potential, capability and skill gaps, airport growth, synergies for hotels/rail/ground transportation, as well as operational performance assessments. Policies include issues such as use of country bilateral agreements, country connectivity, a subsidisation of low-density routes