Aug. 01--SpiceJet, a low cost airline, will expand its international network by launching non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and Muscat from August 29.
The service will be operated thrice a week on a 189-seater Boeing 737-800 New Generation aircraft.
A company statement said the new facility would improve connectivity between Muscat and Ahmedabad, both of which, it said, were thriving centres for trade and commerce.
The no-frills carrier has opened sale of tickets and is offering an introductory one-way fare of just Rs5,999 (inclusive of all taxes) on this route.
The flight from Ahmedabad (SG061) will depart at 2130 hours (local time) and arrive at Muscat at 2300 hours (local time) on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The flight from Muscat will depart at 0030 hours and arrive at 0420 hours on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
SpiceJet has a 19.5 per cent of market share in Indian domestic market, delivering the lowest air fares with the highest consumer value.
The Kalanithi Maran-owned airline had expanded its global footprint in the recent past by adding several cities in the Middle Eastern and Asian regions to its network. Muscat will be the ninth international destination of the airline. Its eight international destinations are Dubai, Colombo, Kabul, Kathmandu, Riyadh, Guangzhou, Male and Sharjah.
The airline currently operates more than 350 daily flights to over 45 Indian cities and eight international destinations.
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