Hellenic confirm Birmingham – Athens – Jeddah flights launch
12.05.09
Greek airline Hellenic Imperial Airways has confirmed a start date for previously announced flights linking Birmingham to Jeddah, with a refuelling stop at Athens. The flights to the Saudi Arabian city, seen as the gateway to Mecca, will start on May 30.
Four flights a week from Birmingham to Athens are scheduled - on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with only the Sunday and Wednesday flights continuing from Athens to Jeddah.
The flights from Birmingham would land at Athens to let people on and off. Passengers continuing to Jeddah will stay on board while the plane is refuelled. Hellenic said the new connection would respond to the needs of the large Muslim community in the region who want to perform pilgrimages to Mecca.
A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: ‘We have been in discussions with Hellenic for several months. Hellenic has advised the airport that they will commence services on Saturday May 30 and we are working with them to assist them in this endeavour. ’
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