First Flights of Libyan pilgrims depart Misrata Airport
The first group of pilgrims for the 1446 AH Hajj season departed at dawn on Friday, on a flight from Misrata International Airport to King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah.
Pilgrim flights from Misrata and neighboring cities will continue successively, according to the scheduled flights of Afriqiyah Airways, according to a statement from the Misrata Airport administration on its Facebook page.
Afriqiyah Airways signed a contract last March to transport pilgrims for the 1446 AH season, pledging to provide a distinguished experience and ensure the highest levels of safety and comfort for pilgrims. News Tagged: hajj
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