Jetstar Asia flies into Bangalore
The Singapore-based value for money airliner, Jetstar Asia on Monday flew into the city with Bangalore becoming its second destination.
Launching five flights a week Jetstar Asia is also looking into other cities, within a five hour flying range from Singapore, its Acting CEO Neil Thompson told newsmen here.
A brand new Airbus 320 landed this morning at 0245 hrs and would target corporate travelers, especially from the Small and Medium Enterprises, leisure passengers and the IT sector to enhance its business. Jetstar Asia is already flying into Kolkota with three flights a week.
‘’ We are also looking forward to connecting India with other South East Asian destinations and Australia'’ he added.
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