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    "data": {
        "id": 1689658,
        "msgid": "hasanuddin-airport-launches-inaugural-mecca-route-service-1776707440",
        "date": "2026-04-20 23:37:03",
        "title": "Hasanuddin Airport Launches Inaugural \"Mecca Route\" Service",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar has announced full readiness to serve departing Hajj pilgrims for 1447 Hijriah\/2026 AD by introducing its first \"Mecca Route\" service, which allows completion of Saudi immigration procedures at the origin airport for greater efficiency upon arrival. The airport has prepared comprehensive support including seven dedicated counters for document checks, holding areas, boarding lounges, prayer facilities, and enhanced security with 33 personnel to ensure a safe and orderly process. This initiative underscores Indonesia's efforts to streamline Hajj operations, benefiting the comfort and security of pilgrims.",
        "content": "<p>Makassar (ANTARA) - Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar,\nSouth Sulawesi, has stated its full readiness to serve the departure of\nprospective Hajj pilgrims for 1447 Hijriah\/2026 AD by introducing the\ninaugural \u201cMecca Route\u201d service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis readiness for the service is carried out comprehensively, from\norganising the pilgrim service flow, preparing supporting facilities, to\noperational personnel support,\u201d said the General Manager of Hasanuddin\nInternational Airport, Ruly Artha, in Makassar on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cMecca Route\u201d service is a special facility that enables pilgrims\nto complete Saudi Arabian immigration processes at the departure\nairport.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, pilgrims no longer need to\nundergo immigration checks, making arrival times more efficient.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that this is to ensure the departure process runs safely,\norderly, and smoothly during this year\u2019s Hajj season.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the airport has prepared seven Mecca Route counters\nto support the pre-departure Saudi immigration document checks.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Hasanuddin Airport has also prepared various supporting\nfacilities such as pilgrim holding areas, boarding lounges, and worship\nfacilities to enhance comfort during the departure process.<\/p>\n<p>On the security side, Ruly said that 33 Airport Security personnel\nhave been assigned at the Makassar Hajj Dormitory to conduct checked\nbaggage inspections, prevent the entry of prohibited items, and ensure\nall aviation security procedures are met.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/hasanuddin-airport-launches-inaugural-mecca-route-service-1776707440",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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