Biman launches post-Hajj flights
The national flag carrier’s first return Hajj flight, carrying pilgrims from Jeddah, landed at Dhaka airport at 10:35am on Saturday
ATT Desk Report
Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Saturday launched its post-Hajj flight operations, welcoming returning pilgrims from Saudi Arabia with flowers and bottles of holy Zamzam water at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, says a press release.
According to the Biman press release, the national flag carrier’s first return Hajj flight, BG336, carrying pilgrims from Jeddah, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10:35am, marking the start of this year’s post-Hajj operations.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Biman Kaizar Sohel Ahmed received the pilgrims at the airport.
Deputy Managing Director and Deputy CEO Syed Moin Uddin Ahmed, Director of Customer Service (Acting) Mohiuddin Ahmed, Executive Director of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport S M Ragib Samad and other senior officials were present.
The returning pilgrims were greeted with flowers and Zamzam water. Pilgrims arriving on flights operated by Saudia also received a similar welcome.
According to Biman, the airline transported 38,679 Bangladeshi pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on 98 outbound Hajj flights during the pre-Hajj phase of this year’s operations.
Under the post-Hajj programme, scheduled from May 30 to June 30, Biman plans to bring back around 39,650 pilgrims on 106 return flights.
Biman said it remained committed to ensuring safe, punctual and quality passenger services throughout the Hajj return operations as part of its responsibilities as the national flag carrier.
The airline also requested pilgrims and their family members to follow its call centre, respective Hajj agencies and official website for the latest flight schedules and operational updates.
