Bangkok--12 Jul--Thai Airways
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced special flight arrangements for Thai Muslims planning to go on the Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is anticipated that this year, approximately 6,000 pilgrims will be transported.
Mr. Dullayapong Sukhanusas, THAI Vice President of Alliance and Commercial Development, said that in 2012, the Cabinet and the Committee for the Support of Hajj Activities in Thailand appointed THAI to be the organizing carrier that will operate special flights for Thai Muslims from the South participating in the Hajj Pilgrimage as conducted in the past. This year, THAI will organize special Hajj flights during 17 September — 15 November 2012, maintaining dedication to passenger convenience, safety, and punctuality. A total of 42 inbound and outbound flights will be operated, utilizing Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a 295-seat capacity, which is anticipated to serve approximately 6,000 passengers. During this period, flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will operate as double daily flights departing from Hat Yai at a total of 19 flights, one daily flight will depart from Phuket, and one flight will depart from Krabi. The first flight will depart from Hat Yai on 17 September 2012, which is the first day of the pilgrimage. Flight departure and arrival times may change depending on approval that THAI receives from the Department of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia.
Roundtrip air fares for the special flights have been approved by the Department of Civil Aviation and includes all surcharge fees but excludes airport tax.
Route Ticket Price
Hat Yai — Jeddah — Hat Yai 49,500 baht
Phuket — Jeddah - Phuket 48,500 baht
Krabi — Jeddah — Krabi 48,500 baht
Passengers who are interested in traveling with THAI on the Hajj Pilgrimage may obtain more information on travel and procedures by visiting www.thaiairways.com or at THAI’s offices in Hat Yai, Phuket, and Krabi, or by calling the THAI Contact Center at Tel. 02-356-1111 (24-hours a day).