Immigration at Chennai, Bangalore for AI’s Mumbai-NY flight

Chennai: Passengers from Chennai and Bangalore travelling via Mumbai to New York with Air India can now get their immigration clearance done at the Chennai or Bangalore airport itself.
Until recently, they had to do it at Mumbai.
Air India has introduced this facility from October 26. Also, from that date, the flights from Chennai and Bangalore will land at the Sahara airport in Mumbai.
Hence, passengers need not take the through-the-city route from Santa Cruz to Sahara.
The Mumbai-New York non-stop flight is one of the premium segments for the airline, with loads exceeding over 65 per cent.
It takes 16 hours to reach New York and as such is one of the shortest flights to the US.
Fares begin from Rs 21,000 plus taxes.
Air India uses a Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft with eight first class, 35 executive class and 195 economy class seats.
30/10/08 Business Line/Sify

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