Jet Airways, India’s second largest airline by market share, is going to launch two daily services to Dammam, the port city of Saudi Arabia, from Mumbai and Delhi, further boosting its operations in the Gulf.
The airline will introduce the new services, one each from Delhi and Mumbai, starting 1 July.
The Naresh Goyal-promoted airline already operates single daily flight on this route from the South Indian city of Kochi.
"We have seen a significant increase in traffic from Mumbai and Delhi to Dammam. As the preferred airline on the highly competitive Indo-Gulf route, we constantly offer our guests unparalleled levels of service with unmatched quality. Through the introduction of these additional flights we can now offer our guests greater convenience, more choice and increased flexibility in their travel to and from Dammam," said Gaurang Shetty, whole-time director of Jet Airways.
The additional service from Mumbai to Dammam, Jet Airways flight 9W 506, will depart Mumbai at 00:45 am and arrive into Dammam at 02:05 am. The return flight to Mumbai, 9W 505, will depart Dammam at 03:05 am and arrive in Mumbai at 09:20 am.
The service from Delhi to Dammam, Jet Airways flight 9W 518, will depart Delhi at 22:30 pm and arrive Dammam at 00:10 am. The return flight, 9W 517, will depart Dammam at 01:10 am and arrive in Delhi at 07:30 am. All times listed are local.
Dammam is among the largest ports in the Gulf. With trade booming, it is home to a large population of Indian expatriates. Recognising its economic potential, Jet Airways has been steadily adding newer destinations and increasing frequencies to its existing destinations in the Gulf region.
The launch of additional daily services strengthens Jet Airways’ network of routes serving the region and cements its place as the largest operator connecting India and the Gulf.
Jet Airways currently operates flights from 12 cities across India to 10 destinations in the Gulf.
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