Air India Express Plans Kuwait - Mangalore Non-stop Flights
Media Release
Kuwait, Nov 24: Four months after the successful operation of Kuwait - Mangalore direct flight via Sharjah, Air India Express is now planning a non-stop flight from Kuwait to Mangalore.
Pascal Pinto, who was one of the persons behind the effort , told that Air India Express is seriously planning on this , but no final confirmation has yet been received.
"If all goes well, we will have non-stop flights to Mangalore from the first week of January 2009" he said
Earlier, on Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 The Kuwait Konkans on behalf of the Mangalorean community in Kuwait held a special event to felicitate Country manager Air India Kuwait Krishen .C. Bhar and presented a memento as token of appreciation for starting direct flight to Mangalore from Kuwait.
Their long awaited dream turned into reality on 17th of July 2008 when the first flight took off from Kuwait International Airport for Bajpe international airport Mangalore
The Manglorean community comprises luminaries like Lawrence D'souza managing director of Caesars Group, Pascal B. Pinto social worker and considered a strong pillar of the Mangalorean Community in Kuwait , Archie Menezes, Adrian Gomes and many other prominent People from Karnataka
Speaking at the occasion, Pascal Pinto appreciated the efforts of Air India and its dedicated staff who are always eager to assist and help the community at all time. Pinto thanked the Air India Manager and all those involved in putting Mangalore destination on the radar of Air India Express.
Pascal also suggested that renewed efforts must be initiated to make journey pleasant like in-flight service, improvement in the field of food, crew to be well polished and be polite to the passengers.
The community also asked the Air India management to curtail fare as they are sky rocketing. The manager acknowledged and assured Pinto that his views were noted and prompt action would be taken to improve and implement them.
Also speaking at the event Lawrence D'souza in his short speech thanked Air India Manager and the staff for their generosity, support and co-operation extended to them always.
K.C.Bhar Air India Manager, thanked the community and expressed happiness that the relations between the community and the airlines were friendly. He said it was a great achievement for the airline and the community to live in harmony.
Bhar disclosed that Air India Express will fly direct flights to Mangalore from Kuwait without breaking the journey in Sharjah. The disclosure brought surprise waves among the community and their excitement had no boundaries.
Bhar assured the community that the Airlines will work closely with the community and look after their problem. As the community looks forward for the first direct flight to take off from Kuwait to Mangalore in January, the Airline is already taking full load as the Christmas season is around the corner.
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