Tourexpi
The
airline will operate 33 special Hajj flights to Jeddah and Medina until 31 May
and again between 10 and 16 June, helping thousands of pilgrims undertake their
spiritual journey to Mecca. Emirates expects to transport nearly 32,000 Hajj
passengers from across its global network, including the USA, Pakistan,
Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, and Côte d'Ivoire.
In
addition, 13 extra flights will serve high-demand regional routes to Amman,
Dammam, Kuwait, and Bahrain during Eid Al Adha, connecting travelers to summer
holiday spots and family reunions.
Unique
Onboard Hajj Experience
Pilgrims
traveling on Emirates’ Hajj flights can expect a tailored experience. Services
begin upon arrival in Dubai, where dedicated airport teams ensure smooth
transitions through arrivals, connections, and hotel transfers.
Onboard,
all passengers receive a Hajj kit, including a prayer mat, tasbih beads,
reusable water bottle, and cushioned socks. Distinctive Hajj luggage tags are
also provided. Special inflight features include:
·
Ablution-friendly washrooms
·
Unperfumed towels
·
Miqat announcements
·
Hajj-focused media on Emirates’ ice
entertainment system
·
Free check-in of up to 5 litres of Zamzam
water
·
Eid Al Adha Festivities Onboard
To
mark Eid Al Adha, Emirates will serve special festive menus across all cabins
on selected routes in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Highlights
include:
·
First, Business & Premium Economy:
Lamb Madfoon, Chicken Zurbian, Pistachio & Chocolate Nammoura Cake, and
White Chocolate Rahash Mousse
·
Economy Class: Pistachio and Coffee
Cake
·
A380 First & Business Class Lounge:
Emirati sweets and unlimited Arabic coffee
·
Jeddah Lounge: Exclusive dishes such
as Lamb Mathlouta, Henaini, and Cheese Kunafa
Entertainment
& Shopping
Passengers
can enjoy over 2,000 movies, including 75+ Arabic titles, Arabic series from
Shahid, Turkish shows dubbed in Arabic, and 15 Arabic podcasts and audiobooks.
More than 500 Arabic music channels are also available.
Emirates
RED’s summer duty-free catalogue features top luxury brands, and customers can pre-order
online at EmiratesRED.com for onboard delivery. An Eid special 10% discount is
available with the code ‘REDMAG’ at checkout.
These
enhanced offerings reflect Emirates’ commitment to delivering a seamless and
enriching travel experience for both pilgrims and holidaymakers during one of
the busiest seasons of the year.
Image
Credit: © Emirates Airlines
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