Govt cuts Hajj airfare by Tk12,000 per ticket

The government has reduced airfare for Hajj flights by Tk12,000 per ticket, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat said.

The information was disclosed in a press release sent to the media on Sunday.

According to the release, a total of 78,500 pilgrims will be transported this year without operating any chartered flights. The airfare reduction will apply to all Hajj flights.

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He added that the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate the Hajj flight operations and may visit the Hajj Camp within the next couple of days.

Despite ongoing instability in the Middle East, the minister expressed hope that there would be no major disruption to the flight schedule.

“All relevant agencies have been instructed to work in coordination to ensure smooth travel of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia,” he said.