LUCKNOW, Jan. 29 -- Unlike in previous years when the Haj committee used to do it, those embarking on Haj pilgrimage this year can now select and book their flights themselves as per their convenience, said Danish Azad Ansari, UP minister of state for minority welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj.

The facility will be available only for four days from January 29 and bookings will be subject to seat availability and flight capacity. In an order issued by secretary, Uttar Pradesh Haj Committee, SP Tiwari on Thursday, citing instructions from the Haj Committee of India, the pilgrims can avail the facility by using their login id on the website hajcommittee.gov.in or through the Haj Suvidha app.

The facility is intended to allow Haj pilgrims only t...