Arik Air yesterday resumed the airlift of private pilgrims for 2023 hajj in Saudi Arabia.
The airline said in a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Olabanji Ola that a total of 413 pilgrims were airlifted from the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport< Lagos for the exercise.
“The airline is expected to operate from Lagos, Abuja and Kano simultaneously to clear the backlog of pilgrims going to Jeddah and Medina for the 2023 pilgrimage.
“The private pilgrims Arik Air is airlifting are those registered with the Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON),” Ola said.
The airline assured the intending pilgrims that it will endeavour to airlift all of them and thanked the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for its assistance in resolving the issues which led to the initial suspension of the hajj operations.
“The airline appreciates the pilgrims for their understanding and patience,” the statement added.
