National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
Application for the Airlift of Pilgrims Allocated to Tour Operators Licensed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for 2012 Hajj and to Serve as Back-up Carrier for 2012 Hajj
Introduction:
Interested Airlines/Carriers with requisite operational authorization and experience (who have not already applied for the airlift of regular pilgrims) are hereby invited to submit Application:
i) For the airlift of pilgrims allocated to NAHCON licensed Travels and Tours Operators for a return flight to Saudi Arabia for the 2012 Hajj.
ii.) To serve as back-up for the 2012 Hajj regular pilgrims airlift on paid as carried basis.
2. The outbound airlift is expected to commence in October 2012, white the inbound journey will commence in November, 2012. The outward airlift operation would be carried out at designated Nigerian airports.
Conditions of Application:
A) Applicant must possess any of the following:
i. Valid Air Transport License (ATL)/Air Operators Certificate (AOC)
ii. Valid Airline Operating Permit (AOP)/Air Operator’s Certificate
B) TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
i) Wide-body aircraft with capacity for a minimum of 250 passengers are required for airlift of the pilgrims of Travels and Tours Operators;
ii) While Boeing 747-200 or newer series aircraft, with minimum capacity of 450 passengers are required for the back-up air carrier services.
C) Technical Requirements
i) The aircraft must meet Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) requirements including pre-arrival inspection and acceptance.
D) Applicant is also required to submit the following
i. Details/ specification of aircraft to be used
ii. Verifiable evidence of ownership or arrangement with the owners of aircraft and confirmed by the NCAA.
iii. Insurance which must not be less than $500,000,000.00 (Five hundred million US dollars) combined single limit (hull passenger, baggage/cargo and third party).
iv. Evidence of ability to make authentic flight schedule available four weeks before the commencement of airlift.
v. Clearance from indebtedness to relevant Aviation authority or Service providers either in Nigeria or in Saudi Arabia, Specifically evidence of non-indebtedness to NCAA, NAMA, FAAN and ground handling agents must be provided.
vi. Arrangement for Ground handling in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
vii. Arrangement with fuel suppliers in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
viii. Proposal for Luggage and Passenger Screening (Security) in Saudi Arabia.
ix. Arrangement for Catering Services (must be up to the international standard) both in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia,
x. Arrangement for Crew Accommodation during Hajj.
xi Evidence of installation of an aircraft tracker/transponder and confirmed by NCAA.
xii. Evidence of financial capability to fund the airlift operation.
Xiii Arrangement for over flight clearance, en-route and landing permit.
xiv. Two years Audited company Financial Reports.
xv. Foreign applicants are also required to submit these documents or its equivalents as required by ICAO.
Mode of Application
3. Application Forms should be collected from NAHCON Headquarters, No. 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello way Central Business District, Sokoto House, Abuja on payment of non-refundable fee of N1,000,000.00 (One million Naira) in bank draft in favour of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Abuja.
Submission of Application
4. Application must be submitted to the Secretary to the Commission, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, No. 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District Sokoto House, Abuja on or before 12th March 2012
5. Successful Carriers will pay appropriate Hajj licensing fee.
6. Carriers are expected to independently prospect for passengers from the licensed Tour Operators
7. Back-up carriers will only be engaged as the need arises and paid for actual pilgrims airlifted.
8. Please be advised that this request for Application is not intended to create any form of contractual relationship or obligations on the part of NAHCON. Consequently NAHCON shall not be liable to any Applicant for any expenses or loss incurred in connection with this Application, NAHCON will contact Pre-qualified Applicants far interview, while formal Agreements will be signed with successful Applicants.
Signed:
Management
