Dubai fest adds wings to air bookings

Mumbai: Indian carriers flying to the Gulf destinations, especially Dubai have a reason to rejoice. With ‘Dubai Shopping Festival’ set to kick start on January 28, airlines such as Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and national carrier Air India and also the Gulf-based carriers are already witnessing a surge of nearly 50% in seat bookings compared to last year.
Yatra.com vice-president (international holidays) Ashish Kapoor said said the fares of Jet Airways, Air India and Kingfisher’s are in the range of Rs 17,000-18,000. Low cost carriers like Air Arabia are offering fares at Rs 15,000- all inclusive.Meanwhile, several Gulf-based carriers are offering a three-night-four-day package at Rs 22,000 inclusive of visa cost.
Jet Airways is offering packages in the price range of Rs 15,000 and Rs 18,550 which includes return fare in economy class, airport transfers, accommodation with breakfast and city tour options etc. The carrier is also offering 10 kg excess baggage waiver with every package for the Dubai shopping festival.
The Gulf region contributes nearly Rs 2,500 crore to Air India’s kitty annually, which is approximately 30% of the carrier’s revenues from international operations. The anticipated loads on each flight could be over 90%, according to travel portals who are franchisees for airlines.
01/01/10 Shaheen Mansuri/Financial Express

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