In Jakarta, Garuda Indonesia unveils its preparations for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, a critical undertaking for the airline. With 14 aircraft ready, the flag carrier will transport 90,933 pilgrims from seven Indonesian embarkation points. This plan, spearheaded by Garuda, reflects meaningful planning and coordination, demonstrating the airline’s commitment to facilitating a smooth Hajj experience. For a detailed look at the airline’s logistical preparations, read on.
preparations underway
garuda indonesia, the nation’s flag carrier, is making meaningful preparations to serve hajj pilgrims in 2025. the airline is dedicating 14 aircraft to this important religious undertaking.wamildan tsani panjaitan, garuda’s president director, announced that the airline plans to transport 90,933 pilgrims from seven embarkation points across indonesia.
embarkation points and aircraft types
the pilgrims will depart from banda aceh, medan, jakarta, solo, balikpapan, makassar, and lombok. garuda indonesia is deploying a variety of aircraft to accommodate thes departures. specifically:
- jakarta, makassar, lombok, and banda aceh: boeing 777 aircraft
- additional aircraft: two airbus 330-900 and one leased airbus 330-300
- reserve: one airbus 330-300 aircraft
wamildan emphasized the importance of the reserve aircraft, stating, so, the total number of aircraft is 13 + 1. one will be used as a backup.
did you know?
the hajj is one of the five pillars of islam, and it is a mandatory religious duty for muslims who are able to perform it. millions of muslims from around the world travel to mecca each year for the hajj.
coordination with saudi authorities
garuda indonesia is proactively engaging with saudi authorities to streamline the return of the hajj pilgrims. the airline is exploring the possibility of stationing the reserve aircraft in saudi arabia to mitigate potential delays or irregularities during the hajj operation.
aircraft maintenance and compliance
wamildan assured that all aircraft meet the necessary regulatory standards. he noted that the aircraft are in excellent condition, with leased aircraft undergoing final maintenance checks. for leased aircraft, we report that the latest they will arrive and undergo the final checks is at the end of this month, from thai airasia and world2fly. as for the aircraft from san marino, it has undergone maintenance and has been completed at gmf, wamildan said.
pro tip:
traveling during the hajj can be challenging due to the large crowds. pilgrims should prepare for long lines, potential delays, and hot weather conditions. it is essential to stay hydrated, wear agreeable clothing, and follow the instructions of hajj authorities.
faq: garuda indonesia’s hajj operations
how many pilgrims will garuda indonesia carry in 2025?
90,933 pilgrims.
how many aircraft are being deployed?
14 aircraft.
what types of aircraft are being used?
boeing 777, airbus 330-900, and airbus 330-300.
where are the embarkation points?
banda aceh, medan, jakarta, solo, balikpapan, makassar, and lombok.
