PIA started its pre-Hajj operations from Karachi airport as well. First Flight for Hajj from Karachi PK 743 departed from Jinnah International Airport to Madina at 3:30 PM. Amanullah Qureshi Operating Officer of PIA presented Garlands of roses to pilgrims at the airport. Amanullah Qureshi Congratulated Pilgrim on their departure of Holly Journey. He further shares that PIA will complete the departure and operation well before time and complete operation will be completed successfully.
This year more than 34 thousand pilgrims will reach Saudi from PIA. Among these 34 thousand 19 thousand pilgrims will reach under official Hajj and 15 thousand will reach under private Hajj scheme. PIA has scheduled total 170 flights for Hajj Operation.
PIA is operating Hajj Flights from Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Islamabad, Peshawar, Sukkur, and Sialkot. Departure operation will end till 10th June.