Emirates offers more flights for Haj

Emirates is offering extra flights next month to Jeddah and Madina to accommodate the large stream of pilgrims heading to and from Saudi Arabia to perform the Haj.

Emirates will be operating 33 additional flights to Jeddah and Madina from August 6 to 31 to support the journey for pilgrims expected to travel to Makkah. The flights will run in parallel with Emirates’ regularly scheduled services to Jeddah and Madina and will be available to travellers holding a valid Haj visa.

Emirates said in a press release yesterday it is expecting the bulk of Haj pilgrims to come from Pakistan, Senegal, the United States, the UK, Australia, Indonesia, the Ivory Coast and Nigeria.

Adil Al Gaith, Emirates’ senior vice-president, Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Iran, said: “Haj travel is an extraordinary journey for Muslims which leaves them with a lifetime of memorable experiences, and we expect over 25,000 pilgrims to travel with Emirates this year. With the significant demand for air travel during this period, Emirates is deploying extra flights to ensure more seamless connections for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the holy city of Makkah. During their journey, we aim to provide our customers with the best experience that is aligned with the pillars of their faith, particularly during this significant period.”

On the ground in Dubai, Emirates has a dedicated airport team whose purpose is to seamlessly facilitate the passenger ground experience for the Haj. In addition, dedicated check-in and transfer counters will be set up for Haj passengers transiting in Dubai.