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A NEW BUDGET airline, which will operate from the Persian Gulf region, is ready to offer passengers from western countries one-way tickets for $1, according to industry sources.

FlyJihad promises to reach its target destinations at top speed.

Among those destinations will be New York, Paris, London, Tel Aviv and Sydney.

Crews will be recruited through the internet. Previous experience will not be wholly essential.

Return flights are not available.