Attributing its position to what it called the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, the airline said it will be operating special flights to Jeddah and Medina during the upcoming Hajj season to carry pilgrims for this special period. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has greatly expanded its Hajj participation this year to nearly a million pilgrims. “On the ground in Dubai, Emirates has a special Hajj airport team to help manage check-in, transfers, and helping to facilitate a seamless and convenient on-ground experience for Hajj pilgrims. Emirates has also set up dedicated check-in and transfer counters for Hajj passengers transiting in Dubai. Extra provisions to accommodate Hajj traveller needs such as ablution cleansing rituals, unperfumed towels, advising passengers while en route to Jeddah about when they have entered Al Miqat zones (state of sanctity) and changing of Ihram robes through special PAs, and other arrangements have been planned to ease their journey and ready them for the rest of their pilgrimage.”ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEEmirates to operate extra flights… Emirates to operate extra flights… Emirates to operate extra flights…

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 27, 2022 17:04 UTC