Air India, the flag carrier of India, will soon resume direct flights to Africa. The airline is planning to resume operation to African nations to grab a share in increasing traffic between India and Africa due to a boost in trade, services and other sectors. Currently no Indian airline flies to Africa.
The airline is losing passenger traffic to Middle East-based airlines like Dubai's Emirates Airlines, Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as these airlines provides air connectivity between India and Africa.
The launch of services is expected to be welcomed as this route receives great traffic due to trade, business, education and medical tourism.
European and Middle East airlines have already started tapping this market and US-based passenger carriers have also started flying to the African countries.
Air India is contemplating to launch direct flights to Kenya in a bid to increase its presence in Africa.
The airline is losing passenger traffic to Middle East-based airlines like Dubai's Emirates Airlines, Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as these airlines provides air connectivity between India and Africa.
The launch of services is expected to be welcomed as this route receives great traffic due to trade, business, education and medical tourism.
European and Middle East airlines have already started tapping this market and US-based passenger carriers have also started flying to the African countries.
Air India is contemplating to launch direct flights to Kenya in a bid to increase its presence in Africa.
