'Indian' Air Bus 320 Lands In Mangalore Airport

07 February 2007

The first airbus 320 of 'Indian' airlines landed in Mangalore airport today 7 Feb 2007, morning at 11.53am. Although the capacity of this aircraft is 146, the flight carrying 81 passengers arrived here. A 'pooja' was performed for the aircraft soon after it landed.

Executive Director, West Region Mumbai, of 'Indian' expressed his joy over the landing of this flight, "we are happy though the first launch was delayed until now", he said.

Captain Tony Davis addressing the media persons expressed his happiness over the runway, "I am really happy to land here. It was the vision of Pandit Jawaharalal Nehru to dedicate a state of the art infrastructure to our great nation and to the National carrier. I humbly state that we have fulfilled his vision", he said.
"Mangalore has been on the network map of our airline for half a century now. We started in our own humble way with smaller aircrafts and with the development of the air field, we have brought Mangalore on the jet engine era. Today, on this auspicious 'muhurta' day we commence our operations with our mainstay work – with the versatile Airbus Boeing 320.

“It is to everyone’s pride that in spite of all the major metros, Mangalore is the second banking city in India, much ahead of major cities. The place also has the highest number of holy shrines in and around. This district has been adorned and described in the devotional songs and music that is the soul of India. We are proud to serve you.", he continued to say.
He went on to say "Indian airlines have always been attuned to the needs of the customer. We have your priorities safe and economic transportation uppermost in our minds. We have never compromised on safety. We also offer the best fares while keeping in mind the preferred destinations of the people of Mangalore. Highlights of our inaugural offer are-

MANGALORE—MUBAI RS.2425-ONWARDS
MANGALORE---SHARJAH ONE WAY RS 4420 PLUS TAXES.
MANGALORE—SHARJAH RETURN RS 9070 PLUS TAXES.
MANGALORE—DUBAI RS 6045 PLUS TAXES.
MANGALORE---DUBAI RS 12090 PLUS TAXES.
OUR BUSINESS CLASS FARE TO DUBAI 10,230+TAXES.
THIS IS CHEAPER THAN THE FARE TO MUMBAI-10,890.

Airport director Mr. Vasudevan, Captain Tony Davis area marketing manager Nagesh Shetty were also present at the press meet.

Airport director Mr. Vasudeva mentioned that on February 15th Muscat flight will be landing here. From March 1st, Dubai flight will fly 6 days in a week except Thursday.

"In January this year 678 aircrafts and 48,137 passenger movement has been recorded here. Only thing is here primary infrastructure is not completed . So I am requesting the passenger to kindly co-operate and welcome the new flights." he said. He requested the media to kindly support the introduction of these new international flights.
(mangalorean.com & daijiworld.com)