Indian carriers see business in Olympics

New Delhi: Indian domestic carriers, such as Jet Airways, Kingfisher and SpiceJet, are suddenly waking up to the lure of a new growing market-Hong Kong and Shanghai-with the Olympics slated in China next year.
“We are definitely looking at Hong Kong as one of the key destinations in South East Asia. Subject to getting the government’s approval, we would like to start daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai, beginning with the summer schedule next year,” said Wolfgang Prock Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways.
Currently, only two carriers operate between India and Hong Kong. Air India has 12 flights a week and Cathay Pacific operates 8 flights.
Kingfisher is another carrier which is evaluating Hong Kong as a viable destination. “We are looking at daily flights to Hong Kong from Mumbai. It would definitely be put to good use as a hub for several North Asian destinations,” said Hitesh Patel, executive vice president, Kingfisher Airlines.
Airlines such as Jet Airways and Spice Jet are also looking at starting direct flights to these destinations.
06/12/07 Anirban Chowdhury/Business Standard

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