Jet Airways to launch new Muscat-New Delhi flight

Muscat: India-based private airline, Jet Airways will expand its operations from Oman with the launch of a new daily flight between Muscat and Delhi.
Effective March 22, Jet Airways will launch a daily flight between Muscat and Delhi, providing greater choice for passengers travelling to India.
With the launch of the new flight, Jet Airways will operate a total of four daily flights between Muscat and India. This includes flights to Mumbai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.
Riyaz Kuttery, general manager, Oman, Jet Airways said, “It is indeed a proud moment for us at Jet Airways to launch our maiden international flight between Muscat and Delhi. There is a strong demand for travel between Oman and India due to the existence of strong trade and tourism links between the two countries. The maiden flight to Delhi from Muscat will mark a significant milestone for enhancing such ties and also benefit the Indian diaspora residing in Oman. We are delighted to offer many more air travellers the opportunity to fly with us and strengthen our presence in the Middle East region.”
“Expanding operations on the Oman-India route is in line with our growth strategy outlined for Oman. We are confident that our new flight will be greeted with enthusiasm by existing guests as it will offer even greater choice and convenience for both leisure and business travellers,” he said.
The airline will deploy a Boeing 737-800 aircraft for the new service, offering Premiere and Economy guests an in-flight product that is among the best in its class, warm service, as well as delectable cuisine and convenient schedules.
The flight will leave Muscat at 2.30 am in the morning and will arrive in New Delhi at 7 am, while it will depart from Delhi at 11.15 pm and arrive at Muscat at 1.30 am.
“India and Oman are linked by historical maritime trade linkages and the important role of the Indian expatriate community in the development of Oman. Furthermore, Oman offers an attractive destination for travel and tourism. The connectivity offered by the new service will provide greater opportunity for expansion of business and tourism traffic between the two countries,” Kuttery added.