32 special flights for Haj pilgrims

Lucknow: Air India would operate 32 special flights for Haj pilgrims between Lucknow and Jeddah between November 11 and December 3. Around 30,000 people from different parts of the state are expected to go for Haj this year as against 27,000 last year. The first flight with the Hajis will depart from Lucknow on November 11 at 8.25 am.
An official of the Uttar Pradesh State Haj Committee said that the flight information and other important details about the journey would be available on www.hajcommittee.com, the official website of Haj Committee of India.
“Hajis would assemble at the Haj House on November 9 to 10, where we have made arrangements for them to stay. They have been asked not to come with more than two persons to avoid chaos. Roadways buses would ferry them to the airport,” he said.
He added that Monday was the deadline given by the state government to complete all works related to the Haj journey. Lucknow airport Director S D Awasthi said that they would take help of local police (besides CISF present at the airport) to maintain law and order at the airport.
06/11/07 Expressindia.com

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