Flights to Orissa increased by Jet Airways

With passenger growth of over 20 per cent over the previous years Jet Airways has increased frequency of its domestic services to Orissa connecting Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Raipur to Bhubaneshwar. This is in addition to the existing twice-daily schedule from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata. As per a New Indian Express report the additional services are the result of the discussions held between GMR Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamsadabad, Hyderabad and Travel Agents Association of Orissa (TAAO) last November to offer additional benefits and world class facilities for passengers travelling from Orissa to various destinations via Hyderabad airport.

Jet Airways and GMR Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh Tourism, had invited IATA agents to have first hand knowledge about the services and facilities available at the GMR airport, Hyderabad. The Association requested GMR airport to negotiate with domestic and international airlines operating from Hyderabad to offer special airfare for passengers travelling from Orissa to domestic and international destinations." said Benjamin Simon, President, Travel Agents Association of Orissa.

Passengers can avail of two to eight hours of flexible accommodation at the airport Plaza Premium Lounge, as well as at Novotel located 10 minutes from the airport at minimum cost ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500 inclusive of a meal. Besides, passengers can get a massage therapy with price staring from Rs 650 to Rs 2,500 and Internet usage, photo copy and print out at a minimum cost. There is no need for any passengers to wait for check in once they land at Hyderabad with interline connections. The special staff and respective airlines at GMR Rajiv Gandhi International Airport will ensure check in for passengers and provide seamless travelling experience at the terminal,Simon added.