Air India to set up hub at Munich: Patel

Davos: National carrier Air India will set up a hub at Munich within a year to provide integrated connectivity in the European region and neighbouring countries, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said today.
"Air India is likely to open its major hub in Munich. They have taken a decision and it (Air India) is already invited to join Star Alliance to provide integrated connected flights within Europe and elsewhere," Patel said, adding that it may take about one year to begin the operations.
Star Alliance is a global network of airlines. Air India will take help from German flier Lufthansa, which is a major member of the alliance.
Patel, who is in Davos to participate in World Economic Forum's annual meet, said Jet Airways has already decided to make Brussels as its hub for European operations.
He said Munich was identified for the hub considering the fact that neighbouring Frankfurt airport is already congested.
23/01/08 Chennai Online

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