Jet Airways commences non-stop flights from Sharjah to Kerala capital

Dubai: Jet Airways commenced daily non-stop flights from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
A traditional ribbon cutting ceremony marked the launch of the new service. Abdulwahab Al Roomi, director general – Department of Civil Aviation and Ali Salim Al Midfa, director of Sharjah Airport Authority, were among the dignitaries attending ?the ceremony.
Ratan Ratnakar, vice president – Market Development and Pricing, Gulf and Middle East Africa of Jet Airways and Shakir Kantawala, general manager for Dubai and Northern Emirates, Jet Airways, were ?also present.
The inbound flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Sharjah International Airport was welcomed to the traditional water-cannon salute in the company of VIP’s, airport officials ?and media.
Jet Airways has deployed a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on this new route, offering 16 Première (business vlass) and 138 rconomy seats. “Guests will be offered best-in-its-class product, which boasts of warm service, award winning in-flight entertainment, as well as delectable cuisine,” an airlines ?statement said.
With this additional flight between Sharjah and India, guests will now take advantage of convenient day and night daily departures from Sharjah International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi.
31/10/11 Issac John/Khaleej Times

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