By Akram Medhat
EgyptAir announced its Hajj ticket prices for 1438 AH/2017 for lottery pilgrims (Ministry of Interior), associations' pilgrims (Ministry of Social Solidarity) and tourist Hajj pilgrims, ranging from EGP 10,350 to EGP 16,400.
Captain Sherif Ezzat, chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, stated that ticket prices for lottery pilgrims start from EGP 10,350, while tourist Hajj ticket prices range from EGP 10,600 to EGP 16,400 including fees and taxes, explaining that these prices vary and rise only according to the number of days and the timing of the booking, as these are premium days.
Ezzat added that the company has offered capacity of up to 63,000 seats to carry pilgrims to the Holy House of God, of which 40,000 seats have been allocated at the announced prices starting from EGP 10,350, and 23,000 seats for its customers wishing to perform express Hajj, who can travel in economy or business class, with ticket prices varying according to the duration and class required.
"Travel Yalla News" has learned that express tourist Hajj ticket prices reach EGP 29,000 this year, the highest of any Hajj season. The flotation of the pound last November had a major impact on the rise in airfares, which are priced based on operating costs estimated in dollars, as aviation is a global industry.
It is worth noting that EgyptAir will operate its first Hajj season flights from Cairo International Airport to Medina on August 9.
