Saudia has begun its operations for the 1447 AH Hajj season, receiving the first pilgrim flights from Dhaka at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, as part of an operational plan spanning 75 days across the arrival and return phases, aimed at transporting the Guests of Allah from around the world to perform the rituals.
Flight SV5807 arrived from the capital of Bangladesh with 376 passengers on board, welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and the Director General of Saudia Group, Eng. Ibrahim bin Abdulrahman Al-Omar, along with a number of officials from the authorities serving pilgrims, according to a press release on the Saudia account on LinkedIn.
Saudia has allocated more than one million seats on its domestic and international network during the Hajj season, drawing on its fleet of 160 aircraft, while the destinations through which it carries the Guests of Allah reach 145.
The Director General of Saudia Group, Eng. Ibrahim bin Abdulrahman Al-Omar, explained that Saudia works in partnership with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program to align its initiatives with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030, especially contributing to transporting 30 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims by 2030, noting the airline's accumulated expertise in managing peak seasons while maintaining operational efficiency and on-time performance.
He added that Saudia's services for pilgrims include issuing boarding passes for both arrival and return flights from international origin stations, as well as for domestic stations, along with providing additional flights for pilgrims wishing to fly to Madinah.
A total of 179,204 pilgrims will also be served through the Makkah Route initiative, and the "Hajj Without Luggage" initiative will continue, handling 330,000 bags along with 230,000 Zamzam containers.
Saudia provides onboard services aimed at preparing pilgrims to perform the rituals, including an announcement half an hour before flying over the Miqat, broadcasting the Talbiyah, and educational and entertainment content related to Hajj and Umrah on dedicated channels, in addition to hospitality and meal services.
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