Lucknow: Private airliner Jet Airways on Friday launched its maiden direct flight from Lucknow to Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The company has deployed a Boeing 737 for the daily service. It will provide connectivity to North America, Africa, West Asia and the Gulf via Abu Dhabi. The base fare for the flight is Rs 11,300.
Addressing the media here, Jet Airways Senior Vice-President Sonu Kripalani said domestic air traffic was growing exponentially, especially in the Tier II cities.
The airline is confident to fly at over 90 per cent load factor for the service.
The market in metro cities has become saturated and new demand is emanating from the Tier II centres, she said.
Kriplalani said setting up new airports in the country would further lead to an organic growth in air traffic flow.
14/11/14 Virendra Singh Rawat/Business Standard
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The company has deployed a Boeing 737 for the daily service. It will provide connectivity to North America, Africa, West Asia and the Gulf via Abu Dhabi. The base fare for the flight is Rs 11,300.
Addressing the media here, Jet Airways Senior Vice-President Sonu Kripalani said domestic air traffic was growing exponentially, especially in the Tier II cities.
The airline is confident to fly at over 90 per cent load factor for the service.
The market in metro cities has become saturated and new demand is emanating from the Tier II centres, she said.
Kriplalani said setting up new airports in the country would further lead to an organic growth in air traffic flow.
14/11/14 Virendra Singh Rawat/Business Standard
