KOZHIKODE: Air India Express launched its first flight to Riyadh from Karipur International Airport on Friday. The maiden flight IX 321 on the Kozhikode-Riyadh sector departed from the airport 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of 9.15 am, carrying 180 passengers. Mayinkutty from Pappinisery, Kannur who received the first boarding pass on the maiden flight was greeted at the boarding point by CEO K. Shyam Sundar and other senior officials of Air India Express. “This service will be available four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays”, said Mr Shyam.
This is the longest service in Air India Express’ network and the brand new 737-800 NG aircraft deployed in this sector is equipped to carry more capacity, as it comes with lighter seats and higher performance capabilities. “Air India Express now operates 134 services per week between Kozhikode and the Middle East, making Kozhikode the single largest on-line destination for the Airline. With the commencement of operations between Kozhikode and Riyadh, the Air India Express' network now covers 15 Indian cities and 15 international destinations”, he added.
