Saudi pilgrim ban hits Indonesian tour operators and airlines

Extension through hajj season in July would be risk for Saudi tourism sector

NESREEN BAKHEIT and ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writers

DUBAI/JAKARTA -- Saudi Arabia's decision last week to ban foreign pilgrims has shocked Asian Muslims in countries such as Indonesia, where it is hitting the bottom line of tour operators and airlines.

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