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Kochi: In an effort to clear the summer rush, Air India Express is increasing its connectivity from Kochi to the Gulf sector from Mar 25. Announcing the summer connectivity at a press meet at nearby Nedumbassery Friday night, Jude Crasto, Manager, Air India here, said the airlines would operate eight flights a week to Dubai from Kochi while nine flights a week would be operated from Abu Dhabi and seven flights a week from sharjah.

Hitherto, only four flights were being operated to Sharjah. The airline will also operate four flights a week from Muscat, two flights a week from Salalah, one flight a week from Al Ain, he said.

Air India Express is the only airlines to operate services to Salalah. With this increase in connectivity, the total additional seats generated in the Gulf sector is 1,500. The Air India Express also will be operating three flights a week to Mumbai.

Crasto said a record low fare of Rs 499 plus Rs 1,000 tax would be offered to passengers travelling to Mumbai from Kerala with immediate effect till Apr 16. It would be again extended during June. Responding to a demand from non-resident Keralaites, the connectivity to Sharjah would be available daily. Though the fares would be on the low cost category, food and beverage (non-alcoholic) would be served on board at no additional cost.

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