JAKARTA - Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas appreciates the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for improving timeliness and service for the departure of the second wave of Indonesian pilgrims.
"Alhamdulillah, the results of today's evaluation, there has been a significant improvement in the performance of the departure of pilgrims through the airline Saudia Airlines. This should be appreciated. Our communication with the Saudi government, including with the Saudi Ambassador and the parties, is very effective because there is continued improvement," said Minister of Religion Yaqut as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, June 12.
Previously, the Indonesian government highlighted Saudi Airlines regarding flight delays and changing seats (seats) when transporting Indonesian Hajj participants in the first batch of departures.
Minister of Religion Yaqut then met with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Indonesia Faisal Abdullah Al-Amudi to find a way out of this problem. As a result, said the Minister of Religion, the second wave of flights was much better.
"This increase in flight services is proof of the Saudi government's concern in serving Indonesian Hajj pilgrims. I appreciate it," said Minister of Religion Yaqut.
According to him, the level of timeliness of Saudia Airlines flights continues to increase compared to the first wave of departure. Even though it was only five days before the second wave of departure.
In the first five days of the first wave of departure, he said, timeliness was in the range of 70 percent. Meanwhile, in the first five days of wave departure, the timeliness was above 80 percent.
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"Then there is an increase in timeliness. Whereas in the first five days the departure of the first wave was only 36 flights. Meanwhile, on the fifth day, the departure of the second wave was 42 flights," he said.
The departure phase for Indonesian pilgrims in the second wave will last until June 22, 2023. Pilgrims from the country will land at King Abdul Aziz Jeddah International Airport to then depart for Mecca Al-Mukarramah.
"I thank you for the commitment of Saudia Airlines to provide the best service to Indonesian pilgrims. Thank you for improving this service," said Minister of Religion Yaqut.
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