<p>Mangaluru: Domestic airliner IndiGo has connected Mangaluru to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. </p><p>IndiGo from August 9 is operating a flight daily, making it the second overseas destination of the airline from Mangaluru, after Dubai. Nandika V, the first passenger to check-in on this inaugural flight, with her mother, was the cynosure of all eyes at the launch event.</p><p>Nandika not only got an opportunity to light the ceremonial lamp with the Airport and Airline leadership team, but also receive the first boarding pass and a goody bag from the Airline. She joined the airline staff in cutting a ceremonial cake.</p><p>Flight 6E 1442, skippered by Captain Viqar Yaseen, departed for Abu Dhabi at 9.40 pm with 180 passengers aboard. The departure hall of Mangaluru Airport wore a festive look for the launch of the inaugural flight. With this, Mangaluru now has two daily flights to Abu Dhabi.</p><p>Air India Express operates the other daily flight. “The launch of this new flight is a testament to the close working relationship between airline and the airport operator. It enables people of the region easy access to the world.” the Airport spokesperson said.</p><p>On August 10, the airport accorded the traditional water canon salute to the maiden IndiGo Abu Dhabi-Mangaluru flight 6E 1443. MIA currently connects to eight Middle East destinations and six domestic destinations.</p>
<p>Mangaluru: Domestic airliner IndiGo has connected Mangaluru to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. </p><p>IndiGo from August 9 is operating a flight daily, making it the second overseas destination of the airline from Mangaluru, after Dubai. Nandika V, the first passenger to check-in on this inaugural flight, with her mother, was the cynosure of all eyes at the launch event.</p><p>Nandika not only got an opportunity to light the ceremonial lamp with the Airport and Airline leadership team, but also receive the first boarding pass and a goody bag from the Airline. She joined the airline staff in cutting a ceremonial cake.</p><p>Flight 6E 1442, skippered by Captain Viqar Yaseen, departed for Abu Dhabi at 9.40 pm with 180 passengers aboard. The departure hall of Mangaluru Airport wore a festive look for the launch of the inaugural flight. With this, Mangaluru now has two daily flights to Abu Dhabi.</p><p>Air India Express operates the other daily flight. “The launch of this new flight is a testament to the close working relationship between airline and the airport operator. It enables people of the region easy access to the world.” the Airport spokesperson said.</p><p>On August 10, the airport accorded the traditional water canon salute to the maiden IndiGo Abu Dhabi-Mangaluru flight 6E 1443. MIA currently connects to eight Middle East destinations and six domestic destinations.</p>