With inputs from Belinda Travels International (MB)
Mangalore, Apr 25 (Tuesday, 10-30 am): The promise that Kingfisher boss Vijay Mallya gave when the first flight from Mumbai arrived a few months ago is beginning to materialize.
He had assured the Mangaloreans that he would, the government willing, give direct connectivity to Chennai, Goa and other points.
As the very first step in that direction, now passengers can fly to Chennai direct from Mangalore and vice versa, effective , May 1.
The daily flight IT 2441 will depart Bangalore at 9-40 am and arrive in Mangalore at 10-45 am. Flight 2443 to Chennai direct will depart from Mangalore at 11-15 am and arrive at Chennai at 1 am.
Flight 2444 from Chennai to Mangalore will depart at 1-30 pm and land in Mangalore at 3-15 pm. Flight 2442 from Mangalore to Bangalore will depart at 5-05 pm and reach Bangalore at 6-10 hrs. This late evening flight to Bangalore will be convenient a lot of professionals and businesspersons.
The official schedule is as follows:
Daily operations
Sectors Flight No. Departure Arrival Fare(in Rs.)
BLR/IXE IT- 2441 0940 1045 1,800
IXE/MAA IT- 2443 1115 1300 3,350
MAA/IXE IT- 2444 1330 1515 3,350
IXE/BLR IT- 2442 1705 1810 1,800
The bookings have already started for the above mentioned sectors.
Bookings be made through Belinda Travels International.