Emirates is easing travel for pilgrims heading to and from the Saudi Arabia for Hajj by operating extra flights.
More than 70 extra services will be laid on to assist pilgrims during the period.
An extra 27 flights are running between Dubai and Jeddah from now until the October 22. An additional 33 flights will operate Jeddah-Dubai between October 29 and November 11. An extra seven flights will go into Al Medinah al Munawarah from October 13-19 and an extra five flights will depart Medinah between November 4-8. Dedicated check-in counters have been set up within Emirates’ exclusive Terminal 3.
“Emirates aims to provide all its customers with the very best service and convenience, particularly so at this significant time of year, when many Muslims want to make this important journey,” said Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates’ senior vice president, commercial operations, Gulf, Middle East and Iran.