Two Haj Return Flights Rescheduled, TH Prioritises Pilgrims' Safety
In a statement today, TH said the affected flights are KT043 (MH8301), which was initially scheduled to depart from Madinah at 5.10 am (Saudi time) today, and KT034 (MH8291) from Jeddah at 6.40 am (Saudi time).
'Both charter flights have been delayed by at least 24 hours from their original schedule. New departure times are being arranged, taking into account multiple current factors, including air traffic coordination and logistical requirements,' the statement said.
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