Six thousand pilgrims to travel to Saudi Arabia via Sanaa airport: Transport Minister

SANAA, May 08 (YPA) – Sanaa-based Minister of Transport, Abdul Wahab Al-Durra, said on Wednesday that over six thousand pilgrims will be able to travel to Saudi Arabia via Sanaa airport, distributing over 40 to 50 flights.

Al-Durra affirmed in a statement that the necessity of increasing the number of Yemeni Airlines flights from Sanaa Airport to Jeddah and Medina airports, in order to easily transport pilgrims.

He called on travel agencies to upload the pilgrims’ data and adhere to what was agreed upon to make the transfer process a success and avoid any problems.

The minister pointed out that ticket prices for pilgrims will be the same as last year.

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