Nigerian Pilgrims' Hajj Airlift Begins with Flyna Nigeria

The airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the Hajj pilgrimage commenced today, with Flyna Nigeria, the designated carrier, announcing the deployment of six A330 wide-body aircraft to ensure efficient transportation. The first return flight will convey the initial batch of pilgrims from Ogun State to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, while the second flight will airlift the first batch of pilgrims from Kebbi State to Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi.

According to Alhaji Umar Kaila, Managing Director and CEO of First Planet Travel, Flyna Nigeria aims to conduct seamless operations in line with international best practices during the outbound operations. The airline plans to transport a total of 11,342 pilgrims over 30 flights within a record time of two weeks.

Additionally, Flyna Nigeria has already delivered 13,832 units of five-liter Zamzam water bottles to Nigeria in preparation for the pilgrims' return. The airline will also airlift pilgrims from Lagos, Osun, Kaduna, Niger, Ogun, and Nasarawa states.