MAKKAH: A total of 278 Malaysian haj pilgrims on flight KT051 (MH8110), which landed in Muscat, Oman following a technical issue, are scheduled to continue their journey to Jeddah early Wednesday (May 6) on an alternative aircraft.
Lembaga Tabung Haji said in a statement on Tuesday (May 5) that the flight operated by AMAL by Malaysia Airlines is scheduled to depart Muscat International Airport on May 6 at 3am (Oman time).
The flight is expected to arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at 5.10am Saudi time the same day.
According to Tabung Haji, all affected pilgrims were provided with food and drinks before being taken to a hotel to rest while awaiting departure.
"Personnel from AMAL by Malaysia Airlines have also been deployed to the airport immediately to monitor the situation and ensure the welfare of the pilgrims is safeguarded,” the statement said.
The aircraft, MH8110, which departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport for Jeddah, landed in Muscat at 4.11pm local time on Monday (May 4) following the technical issue.
Tabung Haji had earlier said the landing was a standard safety measure and that all pilgrims were safe and unaffected. - Bernama
