Jet Airways connects Bangalore to Abu Dhabi

MANGALORE: Jet Airways has launched Bangalore's maiden international flight to the Gulf, connecting India's IT Hub with Abu Dhabi. The launch of Jet Airways' inaugural service at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bangalore was marked by a multi faith prayer followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Raghavendra H Auradkar - Bangalore City Police chief, in the presence of other dignitaries. The new route from Bangalore is Jet Airways' first international flight from the state capital to the Gulf. Flight 9W504 departed from KIA at 8.30pm and arrived at Abu Dhabi International Airport at 11.30pm local time. On the return leg, flight 9W 503 will depart Abu Dhabi at 10.30am local time and arrive in Bangalore at 4.20pm. To celebrate the launch of this flight, Jet Airways has announced a special return economy introductory. This is Rs 21,725 (including taxes) for those travelling on the Bangalore-Abu Dhabi sector, while the return premiere introductory fare for the same sector is Rs 42,440 (including taxes). This new flight will further strengthen Jet Airways' growing international network in the Gulf region, enhancing flight connectivity beyond Abu Dhabi to immediate Gulf countries and to destinations in North America, Africa and Europe.