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I was once told, by a Haj charter pilot that there are some frightening things that have happened on those trips. Perhaps we have some former Haj pilots on the forum who can give you some examples.
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As a ground engineer working Hajj operations in northern Nigeria I can confirm that a common problem was passengers hand carrying small Chinese cooking stoves and about a litre of kerosene.They were not happy about leaving it behind and only the threat of being left behind themselves would induce them to give it up.
Not dangerous goods but many pilgrims from the northern city of Maiduguri carried buckets of honey to sell in Jeddah and in the usual rugby scrum the stuff ended up everywhere - I once counted 11 shoes stuck to the tarmac after A departure.
Everyone in aviation should try to do at least one Nigerian hajj operation - it is like nothing else and will leave you with enough stories to fill a book - some of which you wont believe yourself!
Not dangerous goods but many pilgrims from the northern city of Maiduguri carried buckets of honey to sell in Jeddah and in the usual rugby scrum the stuff ended up everywhere - I once counted 11 shoes stuck to the tarmac after A departure.
Everyone in aviation should try to do at least one Nigerian hajj operation - it is like nothing else and will leave you with enough stories to fill a book - some of which you wont believe yourself!
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Been in Jeddah during Haj as PAX, couldn't help but feel sorry for the staff!
Anyway, the most common ones in my day to day are;
Anyway, the most common ones in my day to day are;
- Bicycle tyres not deflated
- Batteries that haven't been disconnected from mobility scooters
- Camping equipment - gas stoves etc
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