Jet Airways to increase Dubai-Mumbai flights

India's Jet Airways has enhanced its connectivity to India through the introduction of a fifth daily service between Dubai and Mumbai, said a press statement on Thursday.

This fifth daily frequency, effective October 14, 2014, is expected to provide guests with the convenience of this additional service and will complement the four flights already being operated by Jet Airways on the high demand Dubai-Mumbai route.

The introduction of this new flight between Dubai and Mumbai further strengthens the presence of Jet Airways in the Indo-Gulf sector, making it one of the region's leading carriers. The airline will deploy its next - generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offering twin class configuration of Premiere and Economy seating.

The new flight, 9W 579 will depart Dubai at 0455 hrs and arrive Mumbai at 0930 hrs (Local Time) providing onward connections to beyond destinations on the airline's domestic network. The return flight 9W 580 will leave Mumbai at 0200hrs (LT)  and arrive Dubai at 0340 hrs (LT).

However, effective October 26th, 2014, Jet Airways' flight 9W 579 will depart Dubai at 0500 hrs (LT) and arrive Mumbai at 0930 hrs. On the return leg, flight 9W 580 will leave Mumbai at 0140 hrs and arrive Dubai at 0335 hrs (LT).

With five daily flights to operate between Dubai and Mumbai, Jet Airways' business and leisure customers may avail of a wide choice of timings throughout the day. With 16 daily flights between UAE and India, flights are conveniently timed to connect with Jet Airways' industry-leading domestic network and fast-growing network to Saarc/Asean points. The airline also operates daily direct flights from the Emirate of Dubai to Mangalore and Delhi, which makes the additional flight from Dubai to Mumbai the eighth daily direct service on this sector.

Aldrin Kenneth, Area Manager - Dubai and Northern Emirates, Jet Airways, said, "We are happy to introduce a fifth service on the popular Dubai-Mumbai route, which has seen a steady growth in traffic be it tourists or business travelers. This flight would provide easy connectivity through the international hub of Mumbai for guests from the United Arab Emirates on to the domestic network as well as to Kathmandu, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong and Colombo. I am confident that guests will gain significant connectivity opportunities, convenient timings, an improved brand experience, and benefit from the experience of Jet Airways”.

 Shakir Kantawala, Vice President - Gulf, Middle East & North Africa, Jet Airways, said: “Jet Airways has already established itself as a prestigious brand in this intensely competitive sector in a relatively short period of time, on account of the warmth of its service and quality of its in-flight product. Introducing the fifth frequency is consistent with our approach to expansion, which relies on the strength of network planning across the globe. This additional service will have a positive impact, stimulating regional competition in the Gulf and ultimately benefiting travelers across the globe. Guests will be offered the airline's best-in-class in-flight product, which boasts of warm service, award winning entertainment, as well as delectable cuisine. The new services will offer our guests wider options of preferred departure time whilst travelling to Mumbai, or travelling onwards throughout our ever-expanding network."

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