Bangalore-Pune Air Deccan flights from August 1, 2006

Bangalore, July 21, 2006 (UNI): Low cost airline 'Air Deccan' will launch a daily new flight, Airbus A 320, between Bangalore and Pune from August 1, 2006.

The promotional fair would be Rs 999 (exclusive of taxes), an Air Deccan relese said here. Bookings opened today for the new route.

The flight would depart from Bangalore at 09:55 hrs and reach Pune at 11:15 hrs. In the return direction, it would leave Pune at 18:40 hrs and reach Bangalore at 20:00 hrs.

The third largest airline in the country, Air Deccan, currently enjoys a market share of 20.3 per cent. It covered 55 airports and operated 265 flights daily.

The airline currently operates a brand new fleet of 14 Airbus A-320 aircraft with an average age of 1.5 years and 21 ATR Turboprop Aircraft.



Bangalore: Air Deccan Offer to Frequent Flyers

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 3:34:11 PM (IST)

Bangalore, Jul 19, 2006: Air Deccan, India’s number one low cost airline, announced a special offering of free tickets for frequent flyers of the airline, on Tuesday.

Air Deccan’s special offering entails its frequent flyers to get upto two free tickets. This scheme will be valid for passengers who travel from July 20, 2006 to Sept 30. Free tickets can be redeemed by travellers upto Oct 30, 2006.

For every five paid tickets flown during the period, the passenger will get one ticket free and for every nine paid tickets flown during the period, they will get two tickets free. The passenger can travel himself or sponsor someone else.

Air Deccan opens low fare bookings

Updated: 15-07-2006

Hyderabad : Low-cost carrier Air Deccan, has announced the opening of bookings for its ATR sectors for the period September 1, 2006 to October 29, 2006.

Air Deccan will be opening the bookings on July 16, 2006, Sunday 8:00 am onwards, across the country. The bookings to be opened will include tickets priced at Rs. 99/-, Rs. 299/- & Rs. 500/- (exclusive of taxes) and above.

ATR Sectors on which booking will be opened are from Delhi to the Northern cities, Kolkata to eastern and Northeastern cities, from Mumbai to western destinations, from Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram to other southern cities. Air Deccan has a fleet of 21 ATR aircraft, operating 170 flights a day.

Air Deccan tickets can be booked via Online - www.airdeccan.net , Air Deccan airport counters, Telephone - 24 / 7 call centre 39008888 (prefix city code if dialing from a mobile), Ticketing offices at Bangalore & Chennai, 260 Reliance Webstores across 104 cities in India and also through Club HP petrol pumps in 7 states in India.

The updated flight schedule will be available at http://www.airdeccan.net 16 July 2006 onwards.



Call to buy Air Deccan Ticket

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Contact / Contact Air Deccan

Air Deccan
35/2, Cunningham Road
Opposite Canara Bank
Bangalore - 560 052
Phone : 080 51148190-99 / 41585000 / 5200
Fax: 080 51235820
Email: feedback@airdeccan.net

For refund related queries please email at refunds@airdeccan.net
For media related queries please email at communications@airdeccan.net
For travel agent related issues please email at jitu.thomas@airdeccan.net
For group bookings please email at groupfares@airdeccan.net

Deccan Aviation Pvt Ltd
Jakkur Aerodrome
Bellary Road
Bangalore-560 064
Phone: 080 28567523/ 24
Telefax: 080 28567525

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About Air Deccan

AIR DECCAN, India’s first low cost carrier is a business unit of Deccan Aviation Private Limited, India's largest private heli-charter company. Formed in 1995, Deccan Aviation Private Limited has carved a niche for itself in the Indian aviation scene with its reputation for providing speedy and reliable heli-services for company charters, tourism, medical evacuation, off-shore logistics and a host of other services.

Captain G R Gopinath, the Managing Director is a graduate of the prestigious National Defence Academy and has served the Indian Army. A recipient of the prestigious ROLEX Award for Ecological site farming and the WIPRO PRSI Award, he is the driving force behind the organization.

Captain KJ Samuel is the Executive Director and, along with Capt Gopinath, is a founder Director. An experienced Army Aviation pilot, he is a Presidential Gallantry Award winner and still actively flies for the parent company.

Mr S N Ladhani, Chairman of the Ladhani Group of Companies (India's largest Coke Bottler) is on the Board of Directors. Another illustrious member of the Board of Directors is Mr Vijay Amritraj, India's best known Tennis star.

Air Deccan has 48 seater ATR-42’s in operation in its fleet. In India, this aircraft has already proven to be a highly successful one, both for its efficiency and cost effectiveness. It is presently being used by both, Indian Airlines and Jet Airways.

Air Deccan also has Airbus A-320 - 180 seater aircraft. These new generation fly-by-wire aircraft, with plush leather seats and drop down televisions have brought about low-fare inter-metro connectivity, bringing various destinations on the airline’s air map. These aircraft provide in-flight entertainment for the passengers – a first for any domestic airline in India.

The airline has recently acquired ATR 72 – 500 aircraft. These are 72 seater aircraft with superior engine power and improved interiors for a very comfortable flying experience. The aircraft is very reliable with highly improved productability.

Air Deccan has adopted a 'lean-and-mean' approach to staffing and aims at maintaining a low aircraft-to-employee ratio. We have some of the most experienced administrators, aircrew and engineers on our rolls. A good work culture coupled with a skilled workforce is the backbone of the company.