Hyderabad, February, 2005: Air Sahara, India's most preferred airline, brings a strategic contribution and a new focus in Indian aviation by the creation of an international hub at Hyderabad. This Hub would connect Hyderabad to Indian cities and international destinations.

In Phase One Air Sahara would operate 126 flights per week from Hub Hyderabad.

Domestic cities connected to the Hub would be Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Cochin, Bangalore, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Coimbatore and Lucknow.

In Phase Two, international cities Kathmandu and Colombo will be connected to the Hub. Air Sahara also intends to connect the Hub to destinations like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and London, once all necessary governmental approvals are received.

On the launch of Hub Hyderabad, Mr. Ronojoy Dutta, President Air Sahara, said, "We would like to thank the Hon'ble chief minister Dr. Y.S.R. Reddy and the government of Andhra Pradesh for all their proactive participation and support extended to Air Sahara for making a Hub at Hyderabad". He also said, "A hub generates awareness and economic growth for not only the state in which it is created but also for the country as a whole."

Travel times across the sub-continent will be significantly reduced when customers choose to travel through the Hub. This is an important day for civil aviation in India and an important day for the future of economic growth of Andhra Pradesh. Major corporations will find the availability of non-stop air service to all large cities in India, an irresistible magnet for locating their business in Hyderabad.

About Air Sahara
Air Sahara, formerly known as Sahara Airlines, is one of the leading private airlines in India. The airline started its operations on December 3, 1993 following the Indian government's opening up of the Indian skies to private airlines.

Air Sahara's fleet today includes new generation Boeing 737 - 700, 737 - 800 and 737 - 400 aircraft. . The fleet also includes four helicopters, which provide chartered services between Delhi and Mumbai. Air Sahara currently flies to 22 destinations in India

Air Sahara is well known for its customer initiatives and has won numerous awards for its In-flight and catering services.
 

Reachout's News Bureau
February' 2005