Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully concluded its post-Hajj flight operations, returning pilgrims to the country following the completion of annual pilgrimage.
According to the PIA spokesperson, the final post-Hajj flight landed in Islamabad from Madinah at 8:30 PM on Thursday, marking the official end of the operation.
PIA facilitated the return of more than 41,500 pilgrims through a total of 147 flights. The airline maintained a flight departure punctuality rate of over 90 percent throughout the operation.
The Hajj operation was conducted from six major cities: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Multan, and Peshawar. PIA deployed Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 aircraft to manage the post-Hajj return service efficiently.
The post-Hajj flights commenced on 10 June and concluded on 10 July. The airline reported high levels of passenger satisfaction with the arrangements made for their return journey.
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PIA Chief Executive Officer Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat extended his congratulations to all teams involved, acknowledging their contributions towards the smooth and successful execution of the post-Hajj operation.
