Air India Express has announced the reinstatement of its flight services to Kannur, Kerala, from both Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, as part of its upcoming winter schedule. This decision is seen as a significant relief for Indian expatriates residing in the UAE, particularly those from Kerala, who had faced challenges due to flight cancellations and increased airfares during the preceding summer schedule.
The airline’s winter schedule, which will be effective from October 27, 2019, until March 28, 2020, brings back the previously suspended services to Kannur. The flights from Sharjah to Kannur will operate daily, as will the services from Abu Dhabi to Kannur. These routes had been cancelled during the summer schedule, leading to considerable inconvenience for passengers.
### Reinstatement and Expanded Services
Beyond the reinstatement of Kannur flights, Air India Express is also set to increase the frequency of its services on several other popular routes connecting the UAE and Kerala. The airline will operate more flights between Sharjah and Kozhikode, and Sharjah and Kochi. Additionally, the frequency of flights from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode will also be enhanced.
In a further expansion of its network, Air India Express is introducing an additional flight on the Thiruvananthapuram-Dubai route. This comprehensive increase in services is a direct response to the strong demand from the expat community and aims to mitigate issues such as seat shortages and inflated ticket prices that passengers experienced during the summer months. The airline’s move aims to provide more convenient and affordable travel options.
### Winter Schedule Details and Benefits
The cumulative effect of these changes is an addition of 25 weekly flights from the UAE to Kerala. These 25 additional services include the reinstated Kannur flights and the increased frequencies on other routes. With these enhancements, the total number of weekly flights operated by Air India Express between the UAE and Kerala will rise to 135. This strategic move by Air India Express is expected to benefit the substantial number of Indian expatriates working and living in the UAE by addressing critical passenger concerns and ensuring smoother travel experiences for those commuting between the UAE and various destinations in Kerala during the peak travel season.
Key Points:
* Winter schedule effective date: October 27, 2019
* Winter schedule end date: March 28, 2020
* Sharjah-Kannur flights frequency: Daily
* Abu Dhabi-Kannur flights frequency: Daily
* Additional weekly flights from UAE to Kerala: 25
* Total weekly flights between UAE and Kerala: 135
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