Mangalore, Jan 3: The first Mangalore-Dubai Jet Airways direct flight took off from Mangalore International Airport on Thursday, putting an end to a long wait of the Mangalorean diaspora living in the Emirate nation of having an alternate direct flight service.
The 9W 532 Boeing 737-800 aircraft with economy seating for 170 passengers took off at 20:00 hrs from Mangalore with a scheduled landing at Dubai of 22:30 hrs (IST).
Addressing media persons at a press meet held at the Airport prior to the takeoff, Gaurang Shetty, Senior Vice President – Commercial, Jet Airways, said that the airline is happy to initiate direct flight services between Mangalore and Dubai since Mangalore is a “logical gateway to the Gulf”. Mangalore was one of the first destinations where Jet Airways operated a flight to in its early days, he recalled and said that Mangalore was the third service operated by the airline on the very first day of its launch way back in 1993.
Attractive offers
Mr. Shetty said that the Mangalore-Dubai direct flight being offered by Jet Airways will be a hit with the passengers as the airline has many attractive services and offers in store for them.
Passengers can enjoy the inaugural Economy Class return fare of Rs. 20,360 onwards on sale since December 15, 2012 and which would be valid until March 31, 2013. The one-way fare ex-India would be Rs. 10,101. He however did not reveal as to what the prices would be after the inaugural offer duration comes to an end. “We will have to see the response, the demand and supply equation and the market needs before deciding on it”, he said.
The airline has introduced exciting 'JetEscapes' holidays for passengers traveling to Dubai for the famed Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) for travel effective from January 3 to February 3. Passengers can choose between two attractive holiday packages, both spread over three nights and four days. The all-inclusive 'Bonanza' package starts from Rs. 30,800 and the 'Extravaganza' holiday package starts from Rs. 34,850. Both packages include return air travel in Economy (inclusive of all taxes), Airport transfers, 3-Star hotel accommodation with breakfast, city tour, travel insurance, and the opportunity to earn 5 JPMiles for every Rs. 100 spent on 'JetEscapes'. The Extravaganza package also includes in addition a Dhow Cruise with dinner and Desert Safari with barbeque dinner for guests.
Mr. Shetty said that passengers using Jet Airways would be offered in-flight entertainment, a baggage allowance of 30 kgs besides good food and beverages.
Timings
Mr. Shetty said that the timings of the direct flights between Mangalore and Dubai would be popular with the passengers. The flight (9W 532) will depart from Mangalore at 20:00 hrs and arrive at Dubai at 22:30 hrs (LT) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
On the return leg, the flight (9W 531) will depart from Dubai at 23:30 hrs (LT) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and arrive at Mangalore at 04:30 hrs.
On Fridays, flight 9W 532 will depart from Mangalore at 19:00 hrs and arrive at Dubai at 21:30 hrs (LT). On return, flight 9W 531 will depart from Dubai at 22:30 hrs (LT) and arrive at Mangalore at 03:30 hrs (LT) the next day. On Tusedays, flight 9W 532 will depart from Mangalore at 19:40 hrs and arrive at Dubai at 22:10 hrs (LT).
When asked about the difference in timings on two days, Mr. Shetty said that the Dubai International Airport being an airport where air traffic is high and landing is in great demand, it was not possible for Jet Airways to get the same time for all six days of the week.
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