Jet Airways to connect M'lore-Riyadh

Mangalore: Introduction of direct flight to Saudi destinations by Air India Express awaits clearance from the new Ministry at the Centre.
The sources at Bajpe Airport said here today, the process of direct flight between Mangalore and Dammam by Air India Express was kept on hold due to the general elections. The Mangaloreans, who are in sufficient number in Saudi destinations were hopeful that once the Aviation Minister assumes office, the process of direct flights between Mangalore and Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam would gain momentum and a final confirmation would be expected soon. The sources said according to the previous plans, the flight to Saudi Arabia was supposed to take off in April, but pending the government nod, the plan was kept in abeyance.
Meanwhile, Jet Airways, has decided to connect Mangalore-Mumbai-Riyadh from June. Though the airline was awaiting clearance from the Central Aviation Authority, it had received booking instructions. As per the proposed schedule, the Jet Airways would run a daily flight between Mangalore and Riyadh. The connecting Jet flight would take off from Mangalore at 1515 hrs and arrive at Mumbai airport at 1620 hrs. The Mumbai-Riyadh flight would take off at 1930 pm and arrive at Riyadh at 0905 hrs Saudi Time.
The return flight from Riyadh will take off at 2005 hrs every day and arrive at Mumbai at 0430 hrs. The connecting flight from Mumbai to Mangalore would be at 0920 hrs, which is set to reach Mangalore at 1030 hrs.
21/05/09 Mangalorean.com

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