MDLR Airlines to add 12 destinations to its network this year

Mumbai: The Delhi-based MDLR Airlines is planning to expand its network in the regional market. The low-fare airline plans to add 12 destinations among Tier-II and Tier-III cities in Northern India to its network this year. According to a report in Daily News and Analysis (DNA) by Archana Shukla, the airline is going to lease three more Avro Regional Jets (BAe 146 aircraft) to service the expanded network. New destinations will include cities such as Amritsar, Leh, Varanasi, Jamshedpur, Raipur, Mangalore and others. Koustav M Dhar, Chief Executive Officer, MDLR Airlines said, “MDLR will be flying to 20 destinations. These are route that are not been used by other airlines and if they do, the timings are not as convenient.”
MDLR currently operates three 70-seater, four-engine Avro Regional Jets, connecting eight cities to Delhi. Talking about the need of dedicated regional connectivity, Mark Martin, senior advisor- aviation, KPMG, said, “MDLR’s value proposition can be useful in creating and servicing regional demand.” Many new regional airlines were hoping to start operations last year, however, only three managed to get permits — MDLR Airlines, Jagson Airlines and Star Aviation. Other carriers either shelved their plans or deferred commencement, as jet fuel prices peaked. Though Indian aviation is currently going through huge financial losses, MDLR is confident of its business proposition.
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