Civil Aviation: From Today, 63 Flights to Transport 8,400 Pilgrims and Officials During Hajj Season
Flights transporting pilgrims from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia have begun.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Public Authority for Civil Aviation announced today the launch of the operational plan for the current Hajj season, which includes operating 63 flights to transport approximately 8,400 pilgrims and administrative staff from Kuwait to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rituals, departing from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport.
Sheikh Engineer Hamoud Mubarak Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Authority, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the first flights carrying pilgrims will depart starting today and continue until May 23.
Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah clarified that the return flights of pilgrims from the Holy House of God to Kuwait will begin on May 30 and 31, according to approved schedules, in full coordination with Kuwaiti Hajj campaigns, relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, airlines, and concerned government entities to ensure the smooth movement of pilgrims and facilitate the completion of their travel procedures.
He noted that the Authority has completed all its operational and security preparations for the current Hajj season in cooperation with the Ministries of Interior and Islamic Affairs, the General Customs Administration, Kuwaiti Hajj campaigns, airlines, and ground service providers, contributing to the success of the plan for transporting pilgrims to the Holy Land.
The Civil Aviation Authority urged pilgrims to comply with announced instructions and guidelines, foremost among which is arriving at the airport three hours before the scheduled departure time, carrying only one piece of hand luggage on board, and adhering to all requirements and regulations imposed by airlines to facilitate travel procedures and expedite departure processes, in full coordination with Hajj campaigns.
