Emirates keen to operate more flights into India

New Delhi: Dubai-based Emirates Airlines is keen on operating more flights into India, saying the move will result in direct as well as indirect benefits for the country. The expansion, if approved, could be through both higher seat allocation and additional points of service.
In a presentation here on Monday, Will Lofberg, Senior Manager, Public and Environment Affairs, said allowing Emirates to operate 80,000 seats a week into India or carry 6.16 million passengers annually would lead to a direct contribution to the Indian economy of $363 million and have a multiplier effect of $720 million.
The economic impact assessment has been brought out in a study Emirates in India: Assessment of economic impact and regional benefits. The study has been conducted by the National Council of Applied Economic Research and sponsored by Emirates.
03/09/12 Business Line

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Categories: Foreign Sep 2012