SAUDIA Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims Departing from Madinah’s Airport

The last group of pilgrims departed on Sunday evening via Saudia Airlines, the national carrier, flight No. (SV5712) from Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah Region, heading to Kertajati in Indonesia, carrying 320 pilgrims, after fulfilling the Hajj and visit rituals in ease, comfort and reassurance. Saudia Airlines held a farewell ceremony for the departing pilgrims in the presence of the Vice President of Ground Operations, Mohammad Baakdah, thus concluding its Hajj season operations for 1445 AH. The arrival and departure phases of Saudia Airlines flights were extended for 74 days, offering operational efficiency and high rates of flight schedule discipline, especially as the Hajj season coincided with the implementation of the 2024 summer season plan. These flights also provided quality services to enhance the faith journey experience, involving digital services and services offered at airports to facilitate travel procedures, as well as in-flight hospitality and catering serv ices. In addition, various programs integrated into aircraft screens play an important role in educating pilgrims in many languages. Source: Saudi Press Agency