Fly to the Hajj from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and East Midlands with Jet2.com’s specialist pilgrimage service

Following overwhelming demand, Jet2.com has increased its dedicated service for pilgrims taking part in this year’s annual Hajj, with the announcement of specialist departures from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and East Midlands airports from 1st November 2010.

The flights represent a significant increase in dedicated departures from the Midlands and North of England to the Hajj, and are the only direct services available from Leeds Bradford and East Midlands.

Working in partnership with travel agents Sky-Fly Connections Ltd in Bradford and PAK Travels Ltd in Birmingham, the specialist Jet2.com programme is set to carry over 2,000 passengers to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to take part in the annual Hajj, the world’s largest annual pilgrimage.

Jet2.com will be operating a total of 10 return trips – four from Leeds Bradford, four from Manchester and two from East Midlands, representing a 300% increase on last year’s hugely successful service, which saw three flights leave from Leeds.

Furthermore, Jet2.com will respect Muslim tradition by ensuring that all catering adheres to Halal methods, there is no alcohol served and aircraft crew are sensitive to the practice of prayer whilst in flight. Prayer facilities will also be available in the airport terminal prior to departure. Jet2.com will also be increasing its baggage allowance of 22kg for pilgrims to bring back the important Zam Zam holy water.

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