Saudi Airlines cancels free 'luggage first' service during Hajj
The free "luggage first" step of Saudi Airlines' departure process for pilgrims who completed the Hajj on Thursday has started. In collaboration with Jeddah Management Company, the first-of-its-kind transportation service was operated last month. 24 hours prior to the trip, the service picked up the pilgrim's luggage from their lodging in Jeddah, Makkah, or Madinah, transported it to the airport , and checked it in on their behalf. During a visit to JMC's luggage scanning facilities, Hani Al-Hitairshi, general manager of Saudi Airlines' domestic stations, spoke with the media. Al-Hitairshi stated that phase two of the luggage transfer operation has been completed by the airline. According to him, "We received the luggage that was handed from the lodging of these guests, then to this section (luggage scanning facility) for clearance before dispatching them to the airport." The luggage is cleared during this stage if it contains any...