Competition heats up in Indo-Gulf airline sector

Mumabi: India now seems to occupy a key position in the growth plans of Gulf-based airlines, with more and more airlines exploring newer destinations in India, subject to government approval. While Gulf Air is awaiting Indian government approval to fly to Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, Qatar Airways is not far behind. Back home, Air-India Express and Air India, which fly to the Gulf sector, are all geared up to offer innovative products at competitive prices on the gulf sector. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, 6 million Indian passengers flew to the Gulf sector in 2006.
Currently, Gulf Air flies to Bangalore, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kolkata and Chennai. He added that the prices too are competent compared to other airlines which boast of premium service to the passengers.
Qatar Airways too has targeted India’s growing air-travellers by offering premium services like a business lounge at the Doha airport.
07/06/07 Shaheen Mansuri/Financial Times

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Categories: Foreign Jun 2007, General Aviation Jun 2007