Air India Express launches Vijayawada-Sharjah direct flight

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Air India Express on Thursday announced the launch of a direct flight from Vijayawada to Sharjah. The inaugural flight is scheduled to take off on October 31.Presently, Air India Express operates flights from Vijayawada to Muscat and Kuwait with B737-800 NG aircraft. "We are happy to announce the debut international service of Air India Express between Vijayawada and Sharjah. After the pandemic's two arduous years, the India-Gulf aviation sector has seen a smart recovery, bouncing back to almost pre-pandemic levels. For those travelling to the UAE, particularly to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, the direct service to Sharjah will be a huge benefit with a well-timed flight," said Aloke Singh, CEO, Air India Express. The inaugural fare for the Vijayawada-Sharjah route begins at Rs 13,669, while those for the Sharjah-Vijayawada route begins at AED 399 (Rs 8,948).
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