Etihad Airways has announced it will operate a daily scheduled flight between the oasis city of Al Ain in the UAE and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia during the last 10 days of Ramadan.
The airline said it will operate the flights from May 26 to June 4 to meet increased demand during the busy travel period.
The flights will be operated by an Airbus A330, and have been timed to offer customers in Al Ain with afternoon departures in both directions.
Ahmed Al Qubaisi, senior vice president Government and International Affairs, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We are very pleased to offer these special flights from Al Ain to Jeddah during Ramadan.
“The flights are conveniently scheduled for the people residing in Al Ain wanting to attend Umrah during the last 10 days of the holy month.”
He added that Etihad Airways is also offering guests special Ramadan snack and drinks throughout the holy month, in addition to the complimentary dining service.