The airline said the flights will be operating these additional flights between July 27 and August 27, 2019.
Emirates Regional Manager for West Africa, Mr. Afzal Parambil stated that Nigerians with a valid Hajj visa will enjoy travel promos which run along with Emirates’ regular scheduled services to Jeddah and Medina.
Parambil said Emirates has commissioned a team dedicated to managing check-in and transfers for the hitch less movement of Hajj passengers leaving from and transiting in Dubai.
“Emirates has planned several on-board initiatives that upholds the values and traditions of pilgrims. Extra provisions will be made to accommodate Hajj traveller’s needs such as performing ablutions and other cleansing rituals as well as advising passengers when they have entered Al Miqat zones to ensure readiness for Ihram (the point when pilgrims enter a state of sanctity) through dedicated passenger announcements.”

The Chief Executive Officer of the Airline, Alhaji Muneer Bankole has assured that the Hajj operations this year would be hitch-free.

He stated that Medview Airline was strongly aware of the challenges confronting the aviation industry in Nigeria. Bankole added that, “no carrier is singled out from the hardship bedeviling the whole nation.”

He also stated that Medview was going on a re-fleeting program, in a bid to reposition the airline for better performance

Bankole added that some of the aircraft that were sent for scheduled maintenance will soon arrive to increase capacity. “There are also ongoing discussions with strategic partners to pull resources together towards operational enhancement and capacity building.”

Bankole also re-assured the airline’s shareholders, service providers and travel partners of better deals and value for their investments.