By Akram Medhat
Saudia today announced its ticket prices for the 1438 AH/2017 Hajj season, which the tourism sector had been awaiting after EgyptAir's prices sparked great controversy among Hajj-organizing companies because of their steep increases.
Saudia's ticket prices were also marked by a sharp rise, coming close to those announced by EgyptAir. On flights from Cairo or Borg El Arab in Alexandria to Jeddah returning from Medina, or flying directly to Medina and returning from Jeddah, on specific travel days, namely August 23 and 26, prices reached EGP 20,000 in regular economy class and EGP 25,000 in business class, excluding fees and taxes, meaning they could reach about EGP 28,000.
On the remaining days, prices range from EGP 11,000 to EGP 23,000 across economy and business classes, excluding fees and taxes, depending on the departure and arrival dates chosen by the pilgrim, on the same routes.
Meanwhile, round-trip flights between Cairo or Borg El Arab and Jeddah are relatively cheaper, ranging from EGP 8,000 to EGP 16,000 in economy class and from EGP 10,000 to EGP 18,000 in business class, excluding fees and taxes, depending on the departure and arrival dates chosen by the pilgrim.
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