Flying out: First Hajj flight departs

KARACHI:

The first Hajj flight, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing-772 listed as PK-201, departed from Jinnah International Airport at 7am on Thursday. The pre-Hajj departure of intended pilgrims will continue until September 28. Shaheen Air, Fly NAS and Saudi Airlines will also carry pilgrims. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has also provided separate briefing and FIA counters to facilitate pilgrims.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 29^th, 2014.