a saudi led military coalition has been controlling yemen s airspace since the iran allied houthi movement took over sana a and ousted the yemeni government in 2014. yemen airways came to an understanding with saudi arabia to operate four flights during the hajj season. translation: when sana a airport reopened we felt - like we were part of the world. all people across the world need and benefit from air travel. we have been deprived of it for several years. we feel relieved, and praise be to god always. translation: travelling - for pilgrimage through sana a airport directly to jeddah is a right of all citizens, but unfortunately, due to the political problems and divisions between arabs, the airport was shut. for the pilgrims making theirjourney to mecca, and readying to perform the hajj, it s the completion of a pillar of the islamic faith.