Mumbai to Dubai direct flights will be started by Vistara, a full time Indian airline carrier from Oct 1. The airline, a joint venture between Tata group and Singapore Airlines, will use the A320 neo aircraft for the services.
“We are delighted to expand our presence in the UAE, with a second Emirate, and offer the choice of flying India’s best airline on one of the busiest international routes from India.” Vistara Chief Executive Officer Vinod Kannan said in a release on Wednesday.
This new initiative will boost the bilateral relationship between two countries, according to him. With this initiative, Abu Dhabi will be the 12th overseas destination for Vistara. Vistara has a fleet of 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321 neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which already has flights to Dubai.
