THAI to provide 10 special flights for Hajj pilgrims
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Thai Airways International (THAI) has made arrangements for 10 special flights to take Thai-Muslim pilgrims from the South to Medina in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj. The airline expects a total of about 3,000 passengers.
ACM Siwakiat Jayema, acting president of the airline, said the first flight departed on Wednesday, and they will run until Sunday.
Of the 10 flights, two will fly out of Narathiwat Airport and the remainder from Hat Yai International Airport.
Like the past few years, the national carrier was appointed by the prime minister and the Hajj Committee of Thailand to organise special flights during the Hajj period this year.
THAI will also provide special return flights from Jeddah from October 10 to 19. The airline says it is serving specially prepared halal meals in adherence with Islamic dietary requirements and its kitchen has received the HAL-Q certification for halal standards.
