Amal by Malaysia Airlines Set to Operate 55 Flights for 2024 Hajj Season Phase 2

Amal by Malaysia Airlines Set to Operate 55 Flights for 2024 Hajj Season Phase 2

Following the successful completion of the first phase, Amal by Malaysia Airlines, the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage arm of Malaysia Airlines, is set to dispatch up to 15,800 pilgrims back to Malaysia beginning 24 June 2024.

KLIA, 25 June 2024 – Following the successful completion of the first phase, Amal by Malaysia Airlines, the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage arm of Malaysia Airlines, is set to dispatch up to 15,800 pilgrims back to Malaysia beginning 24 June 2024. This phase will focus on transporting pilgrims from Jeddah and Madinah and will conclude by 20 July 2024. Approximately 50 percent of Malaysian pilgrims will be flown from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Madinah International Airport (MED) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KUL) in stages. “Congratulations to all the pilgrims on the successful completion of their Hajj. We're humbled to continue fulfilling our role as the national carrier and airline partner to Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH) to fly these pilgrims to perform their Hajj and safe return, prioritising their safety and comfort throughout their journey. With our experienced cabin crew, we're dedicated to providing an enriching journey with our warm Malaysian Hospitality, ensuring everyone feels welcomed throughout their flight,” said Chief Operations Officer of Amal by Malaysia Airlines, Muhammad Najmi Mansor. As part of Amal’s customer value proposition and in-flight services uniqueness, passengers can experience inflight entertainment system (IFE) announcements such as talbiah and miqat on the first leg. The call to prayer ( azan ) and sermon (tazkirah) are also available onboard throughout Amal’s journey. In an effort to ensure comfort and efficiency, Amal will operate up to 55 flights for phase 2 utilising the A330-300 aircraft, boasting a spacious configuration of 284 seats, prioritising a comfortable travel experience for all pilgrims. To ensure seamless connectivity to transport the pilgrims back to their hometown, Amal will operate 71 feeder flights on the B737-800 aircraft to Alor Star (AOR), Penang (PEN), Johor Bahru (JHB), Kota Bahru (KBR), Kuala Terengganu (TGG), Kuching (KCH) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from KL International Airport (KUL). This year also marks a significant milestone as Amal flies its inaugural group of Singaporean pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj. These pilgrims will experience Amal's dedicated services for the first time, joining other Hajj passengers from Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Cambodia. Over the years, Amal’s robust partnership with LTH has yielded significant collaborative achievements that include the successful implementation of the Makkah Route, an initiative that has greatly simplified both pre-departure and arrival processes in Saudi Arabia, and various workshops on cost-saving initiatives to help mitigate Hajj cost escalations. Additionally, LTH and Amal have enhanced services at Movenpick and seven domestic LTH complexes, including the boarding areas, to ensure maximum comfort for pilgrims. This enduring partnership has also led to substantial improvements in system and back-end operations for flight reservations and check-ins, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity for both LTH and Amal.