Mumbai: Qatar Airways on Monday announced that it will operate additional flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, beginning Tuesday till October 20.
Air India and Saudi Arabian Airlines which were given a contract by the government to operate subsidized haj flights have already commenced operations. "The additional flights will meet the increased demand of passengers who will be travelling during this time for pilgrimage or business," said a statement issued by Qatar Airways.
Airports in the region are expected to receive a surge of pilgrims travelling to Mecca this year, the airline release said. Qatar currently flies a fleet of 129 aircraft to 131 key business and leisure destinations worldwide.
30/09/13 Manju V/Times of India
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Air India and Saudi Arabian Airlines which were given a contract by the government to operate subsidized haj flights have already commenced operations. "The additional flights will meet the increased demand of passengers who will be travelling during this time for pilgrimage or business," said a statement issued by Qatar Airways.
Airports in the region are expected to receive a surge of pilgrims travelling to Mecca this year, the airline release said. Qatar currently flies a fleet of 129 aircraft to 131 key business and leisure destinations worldwide.
30/09/13 Manju V/Times of India
