More AI flights on the Kozhikode-Gulf sector in offing
National carrier Air India plans to introduce more flights on the Gulf-Kozhikode sector after completion of the Haj pilgrimage.
By PTI |
KOCHI: National carrier Air India plans to introduce more flights on the Gulf-Kozhikode sector after completion of the Haj pilgrimage.
The AI has introduced 20 per cent more flights on the sector in its winter schedule, which came into effect from October, Airlines Chairman and Managing Director, V Thulasidas told reporters here.
From Kozhikode, the airlines was operating maximum number of flights and there was a demand for more. After Haj pilgrimage was over, 10 to 13 additional flights would be introduced, Thulasidas said.
At present over 71 flights are being operated by the Air India to the Gulf from Kozhikode. Air India Express (AIE) was operating 47 flights a week, while AI has 14 weekly flights. Some flights of erstwhile Indian Airlines were also operating on the route, he said.
A special standby plane, which was kept as reserve at Kozhikode airport, was now being used for Haj pilgrimage, he added.
Following the heavy rush due to the Haj season, the airline, for three months, was taking aircraft on rent to provide all facilities to the pilgrims, the official said.
The Haj pilgrimage will come to a close by December end.
The AI has introduced 20 per cent more flights on the sector in its winter schedule, which came into effect from October, Airlines Chairman and Managing Director, V Thulasidas told reporters here.
From Kozhikode, the airlines was operating maximum number of flights and there was a demand for more. After Haj pilgrimage was over, 10 to 13 additional flights would be introduced, Thulasidas said.
At present over 71 flights are being operated by the Air India to the Gulf from Kozhikode. Air India Express (AIE) was operating 47 flights a week, while AI has 14 weekly flights. Some flights of erstwhile Indian Airlines were also operating on the route, he said.
A special standby plane, which was kept as reserve at Kozhikode airport, was now being used for Haj pilgrimage, he added.
Following the heavy rush due to the Haj season, the airline, for three months, was taking aircraft on rent to provide all facilities to the pilgrims, the official said.
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The Haj pilgrimage will come to a close by December end.
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