Air India, a Tata Group-owned full-service carrier, has announced an increase in daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai. This move comes as part of Air India and Air India Express’s network alignment process. The increase in frequency and the introduction of new flights offer passengers more flexibility and convenience when travelling between India and the UAE.
Air India is one of India’s leading full-service airlines, operating both domestic and international flights. The carrier is renowned for its world-class service, comfortable seating, and excellent onboard amenities. Air India is also known for its robust network of destinations, connecting passengers across India and the world. Recently, the airline has made an announcement about increasing the number of daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the announcement and how it impacts the airline’s operations.
Increased Frequency on Delhi-Dubai Route
Air India has increased its daily flights between Delhi and Dubai to up to ten, including a new flight starting on April 29, 2023. This means that passengers traveling from Delhi to Dubai and vice versa will now have more options to choose from. The airline’s increased frequency on this route will provide passengers with better connectivity, enabling them to travel at their convenience.
Increased Frequency on Mumbai-Dubai Route
Air India now operates up to six daily flights between Mumbai and Dubai, providing passengers with eight flights a day each way to Dubai for most of the week. The increase in the frequency of flights between Mumbai and Dubai will make it easier for passengers to travel between the two cities.
The airline has also introduced its twin-aisle Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on the majority of its daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai. The aircraft boasts 18 fully-flat beds in business class and 238 seats in economy class, providing passengers with a comfortable and luxurious travel experience.
Network Alignment Strategy
Air India’s optimization of its flight schedule for Dubai is part of its ongoing network alignment between Air India and Air India Express. This alignment aims to achieve synergy by densifying presence on the more commercially viable routes and reducing frequencies on overlapping routes. The Tata Group took control of Air India and Air India Express in January last year, and the airline has been working to optimize its operations to provide passengers with better services.
Changes to Core Sectors on Dubai-India Routes
Air India Express, the low-cost carrier of Air India, will primarily fly to Tier-2 cities such as Goa, Indore, and Kozhikode, while Air India will prioritize expanding operations to Indian metropolitan cities such as Mumbai and Delhi while reducing operations at smaller airports and on routes that overlap. This strategy aims to optimize the airline’s operations and provide passengers with better connectivity to major cities.
Eid Al Fitr Holidays
During the Eid Al Fitr holidays, airfares between the UAE and India dropped unexpectedly due to new flights by Air India Express and Go Air that added capacity to this route in a timely manner. Current economy class return rates for travel from May 11 to May 18 range from Dh695 to Dh1,102, depending on the sector. Prices skyrocket after June 16, reaching a high of Dh1,235-Dh2,612 during the busiest summer travel period. This provides passengers with an excellent opportunity to travel at an affordable rate during the Eid Al Fitr holidays.
Conclusion
The increase in the frequency of flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai by Air India will provide passengers with better connectivity and more options to travel at their convenience. The airline’s network alignment strategy aims to optimize its operations and provide passengers with better services.
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