Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has commenced the provision of handling services for the 2016 Hajj operations, with the take off of the Medview Airlines B747-400 aircraft first flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Hajj/Cargo Terminal to Saudi Arabia with about 450 pilgrims.
SAHCOL, a subsidiary of the SIFAX group, disclosed this in a recent press release sent to MMS Plus.
The company also revealed that it would be providing total ground handling services, covering ramp, passenger and baggage to the three officially accredited airlines (Medview Airline, Max Air and Fly Nas) to ferry pilgrims and their baggage to and from Saudi Arabia this year.
SAHCOL, known for providing quality and efficient Ground Handling Services, in line with best practices and highest International standards, has already deployed personnel and equipment to designated airports, amongst which are Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi, Bauchi and Port Harcourt.
Meanwhile, SAHCOL has been given exclusive rights to the handling of all outbound and inbound flights operating from and to Bauchi and Kebbi for this year’s Hajj.
The company stressed that it was poised to ensure that it remains a reference point where the efficiency of a successful 2016 Hajj operation by utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, skills, procedures, facilities, and employing professional and dedicated workforce.
