Air India Kochi/UNI: The direct connectivity between Kochi and Europe, a long-cherished demand of the NRIs and business community in Kochi is fructified as Air India commenced direct services in London-Kochi sector.
CIAL welcomed the AI 1186 aircraft with a water salute as a mark of gratitude. As part of promoting direct connectivity to Europe, CIAL has decided to waive off entire landing fee for airlines operating direct European services to Kochi, a press release said.
The decision will give instant advantage for the national carrier as it schedules direct London-Kochi flight till 27th September.
The Air India flight from London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) landed at Kochi at 0328 on Friday with 130 passengers on board.
A ‘follow me‘ vehicle service was facilitated by CIAL and as the aircraft entered taxiway link, the fire tenders of CIAL Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting team rendered water salute. Water salute is a welcoming ritual offered by an airport operator to receive a new service/a new model aircraft or to mark the aviation fraternity’s respect to a pilot who is commanding his last flight, just before his/her retirement.
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