First Hajj flight on 18 April; govt asks agencies to follow Saudi directives
The ministry clearly stated that no agency can issue tickets less than 30% or more than 50% in the first or last phases of Hajj flights
The Ministry of Religious Affairs yesterday (11 January) asked Hajj agencies and airlines to strictly follow the Saudi government instructions over pilgrimage management as the first aircraft carrying pilgrims to fly on 18 April.
"The ministry today sent a letter to the Hajj agencies and the three airlines, engaged for pilgrim management and transport with specific directives," a ministry spokesman said.
According to the Saudi government's instruction, Hajj agencies would need to send pilgrims under their management using the same airlines under a fixed ratio.
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According to the directive, the agencies would be required to send 20% pilgrims mid-stage of the pre-Hajj flights, and the rest are to be sent in the first and last stage of the flight operations.
The ministry clearly stated that no agency can issue tickets less than 30% or more than 50% in the first or last phases of Hajj flights.
The ministry also requested all concerned to ensure the issuance of tickets and flight operations in line with prescribed instructions.
