GHIAL gears up for maiden Haj operations

Hyderabad, Oct 29 (UNI) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) is all set to begin its maiden Haj operations from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

GHIAL has provided all facilities at the new Haj Terminal for the convenience of the pilgrims and visitors this year.

The Saudia Airlines Airbus A300 flight to Hyderabad will land at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 0400 hrs on October 30, 2008 from Jeddah. The flight will take-off from Hyderabad to Medina with 300 passengers at 0530 hrs.

''An exclusive terminal for the first time in Hyderabad has been constructed with all integrated facilities like Customs,Immigration, Security, Food&Beverage, Retail/Duty-Free, an exclusive car park for Haj travellers, which will bring down the processing time and enhance the standards of service provided by GHIAL,'' said GHIAL Chief Commercial Officer Viswanath in a statement here today.

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