Cochin airport receives first direct flight from London in 18 months
The Hindu
Three direct services a week in Kochi-London sector from August 22
The Cochin International Airport received its first direct flight from London in about 18 months as Air India Dream Liner AI-150 touched down at the airport in the early hours of Wednesday. The flight, with 221 passengers on board, landed at 3.18 a.m. and the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) authorities welcomed the crew and passengers. The return flight, AI-149, took off for Heathrow at 5.57 a.m. with 232 passengers on board. A communication from CIAL said Air India and the airport authority had slated three direct London services from August 22. The flights operate on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.More Related News
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