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Transport Minister Visits Jeddah Airport to Oversee Pilgrim Departures


Jeddah, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser visited yesterday King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to monitor the efficiency of operations during pilgrim departures following the completion of Hajj.

Al-Jasser inspected the work at the airport and stressed the need to provide exceptional services to departing pilgrims.

The transport sector has allocated 3.4 million seats for pilgrims on 7,000 flights landing at and taking off from six airports: King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Taif International Airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Prince Abdul Mohsen International Airport in Yanbu, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Source: Saudi Press Agency