First private airline Hajj flight leaves for Madinah

By Our Correspondent
April 30, 2025
Pakistani Muslim pilgrims walk towards a waiting plane at Lahore International airport bound for Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. — AFP/File
Pakistani Muslim pilgrims walk towards a waiting plane at Lahore International airport bound for Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. — AFP/File

LAHORE:The first Hajj flight of the private airline AirSial, flight PF-7700, departed from Allama Iqbal International Airport on Tuesday, carrying 147 pilgrims to Madinah.

A formal inaugural ceremony was held to bid farewell to the pilgrims. The ceremony was graced by Minister for Specialised Healthcare Khawaja Salman Rafique, who presided over the event. He was accompanied by Director Hajj Rizwan Sharif and COO/Airport Manager Nazir Ahmed Khan.

The minister appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan Airports Authority and all departments concerned in ensuring the smooth conduct of Hajj operations. He also extended his heartfelt wishes to the pilgrims for a safe and peaceful journey and offered prayers for their well-being.