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Emirates announced on X that it has added 46 extra flights to support pilgrims and holiday travelers during Hajj and Eid al-Adha.
According to Emirates’ official media centre, the airline has scheduled 33 additional flights to Jeddah and Medina during the Hajj travel period, operating through May 31 and again from June 10 to 16. These services are specifically intended to support thousands of Muslim pilgrims traveling to the Holy City of Mecca. Emirates is also adding 13 regional flights to destinations like Amman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Dammam to accommodate demand during Eid Al Adha.
As reported by Gulf News, Emirates expects to transport nearly 32,000 Hajj passengers over a three-week period from major source markets including Pakistan, Indonesia, the United States, and South Africa. The airline has seen particularly strong bookings from cities in Southeast Asia and West Africa. Emirates has implemented special services and airport support to ease the travel experience for Hajj pilgrims.
