Zikrullah Hassan, chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), says the airlines approved for the airlifting of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia have accepted that the hajj fare be increased by $250.
The chairman spoke in Abuja on Saturday during a training exercise organised for NAHCON officials, state pilgrim boards and private tour operators.
Hassan, however, assured that the pilgrims would not bear the additional cost.
He said the airlines – Air Peace, Azman Air, Max Air and Aero Contractors – made the request due to the crisis in Sudan, which would require a longer flight time to Saudi Arabia.
