FlyDubai poised to cash in on India

Dubai: FlyDubai could start flights to India as soon as this summer after being forced to abort the launch of services to several destinations last year, finally opening up one of the most lucrative markets to the fledgling budget carrier.
The Indian government plans to allow FlyDubai to start flights to Lucknow, Chandigarh and Kozhikode, the Economic Times of India reported on Tuesday, citing a senior official at India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation.
“We would allow FlyDubai to operate from here in a calibrated manner. Its presence should not affect Indian carriers which are already struggling to survive,” the unnamed official was quoted as saying.
FlyDubai had to delay the launch of services to Lucknow, Coimbatore and Chandigarh in July last year as the Indian government did not want to be seen encouraging foreign carriers while national carriers faced financial problems.
FlyDubai described the delay as "temporary", but has been unwilling to give a timeframe for when it will begin flights.
The airline said on Tuesday discussions with Indian authorities on the start of flights to the country are “ongoing”.
23/03/10 Maktoob Business

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