Kolkata: Direct Air India flights between Kolkata and London have been extended until March 31, 2022, said sources at the National Carrier.
Once flights resumed on August 28-29 after layoffs eight months had been extended until October 30.
“We have learned that decisions have been taken to extend flights between Kolkata and Heathrow to the end.
This financial year.
Except for any unexpected developments such as the emergence of more ferocious British strains last December which imposes flight cancellation, this flight must operate without interruption,” said an airline official.
Unlike last year when a slow flight took off with poor passenger numbers in the early days which caused the frequency to be reduced from two flights – a week for the crew, the passenger load was very good at this inning.
Flights that will depart on Sunday have received orders for 17 business class seats and 230 economy class seats.
Last week, 15 business classes and 210 economy class passengers flew to London.
Even on the first flight departed in a week since his announcement, it was close to 100 passengers, with 10 leaflets traveling in the business class.
While the high school class occupancy on flights has surprised some, the travel trade industry said it was a pandemic that had caused demand for business classes because it offered more space.