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Emirates adds flights for Hajj season amid high demand

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Emirates adds flights for Hajj season amid high demand
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Adel Ahmad Al Redha Deputy President & Chief Operations Officer | Emirates Airline

Emirates has announced the addition of 46 flights to accommodate increased demand during Hajj and Eid Al Adha. The airline will also operate 13 additional flights to regional destinations, including Amman, Dammam, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

In the next three weeks, Emirates plans to transport nearly 32,000 Hajj passengers from various points in its network such as the USA, Pakistan, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, and Côte d'Ivoire.

The airline aims to enhance the pilgrim experience starting from their arrival in Dubai. Dedicated airport teams will assist pilgrims with arrivals, connections, and hotel transfers. Onboard amenities include 'Hajj' luggage tags and a newly introduced Hajj kit featuring a prayer mat and other items for comfort.

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Special Hajj flights offer ablution-friendly amenities and unperfumed towels. Passengers returning from Jeddah and Medinah can check in up to five liters of Zamzam water for transport.

During Eid Al Adha, Emirates will offer a special menu on flights across several regions. Traditional dishes like Lamb Madfoon and Chicken Zurbian will be available in First, Business, and Premium Economy classes. Desserts such as Pistachio Cake are offered across all classes.

First and Business Class passengers on Emirates A380 flights can enjoy Emirati desserts and Arabic coffee in the Onboard Lounge. Special dessert boxes will be provided for all passengers.

Emirates' entertainment system "ice" offers over 2,000 movies including more than 75 Arabic titles. Additional content includes Arabic series channels and Turkish series dubbed in Arabic.

Passengers can shop duty-free products with Emirates RED’s new summer catalogue featuring brands like Hermes and Cartier.

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