NAHCON Approves 5 Airlines for 2027 Hajj Airlift

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved five air carriers to transport Nigerian pilgrims to and from Saudi Arabia for the 2027 Hajj.
The Commission announced the approval in a public notice issued on Thursday, following a screening and evaluation exercise conducted by its Aviation Screening Committee.
NAHCON said the assessment considered regulatory safety requirements, operational capacity and financial guidelines.
However, it stressed that the approval remains subject to the execution of airlift agreements with the Commission and the fulfilment of all requirements set by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Saudi General Authority of Civil Avi...