Amir Mansuri Al Gaddafi, a low-income resident chosen in Libya’s government-subsidized Hajj quota raffle, missed his flight to Mecca not once but twice—only to board after the plane turned back both times due to technical issues.
Al Gaddafi, who won a subsidized seat to perform the pilgrimage, arrived eager to join the thousands flying to Saudi Arabia.
He was delayed by routine security checks and watched helplessly as his flight departed without him. Undeterred, he remained in the terminal, but the captain, bound by schedule constraints, refused to hold the plane.
Moments later, the aircraft returned for a minor technical fault. Hope soared when Al Gaddafi rushed to the gate, but regulations prevented any late additions, and the plane took off again. Undaunted, Al Gaddafi stayed put—believing that fate had more in store.
In an aviation first, the flight once again circled back to Sabha after the fault lingered. This time, the captain personally disembarked, invited Al Gaddafi aboard, and ensured his passage. Fellow passengers greeted him with applause and warm congratulations before the aircraft continued its journey.
Al Gaddafi touched down in Mecca later that day, fulfilled in his quest and ready to complete his long-awaited pilgrimage. His perseverance has since inspired messages of hope across Libya and beyond, highlighting the power of steadfast determination even in the face of the most unlikely odds.
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