Alliance Air was started as the low-cost carrier (LCC) of the Indian Airlines, which later merged with the national airline – Air India. After the deal was signed between both parties, its name was changed to Air India Regional, which currently caters to more than 190 flights every week. As a subsidiary of the flag carrier, it serves around 18 destinations of the country. It is listed among one of the most efficient airlines of the country and is planning to extend its unparalleled services in the north-eastern region. People will soon be able to book an online air ticket to cities falling in that region. Currently, it operates with a fleet size of five, and as soon as the plans are finalised, it may take some models on lease.
As per reports, the carrier is aiming at strengthening its position in the market and has recently been sought bidding for lease of turboprop models. Official sources reveal the fact that these 70-seater aircraft may be taken on lease for around 12 years that are scheduled to be deployed on new routes. The ATR 72-600 model is lashed with all economy seating – an ideal design for LCCs. It is expected that these machines will be taken on Dry lease, which means providence of aircraft without crew and the airline is expecting delivery by 2015-16. Now, apart from cheap flights to Allahabad and other northern cities, travellers can book flight to other parts of the country as well with this airline.
It has recently resumed its services to Guwahati and other four cities in the same region after North Eastern Council (NEC) extended its help financially by funding the losses caused while operating these flights. Silchar, Shillong, Lilabari and Tezpur are other destinations included in the list, which are also gateways to a number to tourist attractions. This will not only increase the accessibility, but also may lead to upward growth in the performance graph of the tourism industry. These resumed services are result of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between NEC and subsidiary of Air India. Under this, the total cost of operations will be revised quarterly and NEC will help the airline in obtaining subsidies on landing, jet fuel and other costs.
As per reports, the carrier is aiming at strengthening its position in the market and has recently been sought bidding for lease of turboprop models. Official sources reveal the fact that these 70-seater aircraft may be taken on lease for around 12 years that are scheduled to be deployed on new routes. The ATR 72-600 model is lashed with all economy seating – an ideal design for LCCs. It is expected that these machines will be taken on Dry lease, which means providence of aircraft without crew and the airline is expecting delivery by 2015-16. Now, apart from cheap flights to Allahabad and other northern cities, travellers can book flight to other parts of the country as well with this airline.
It has recently resumed its services to Guwahati and other four cities in the same region after North Eastern Council (NEC) extended its help financially by funding the losses caused while operating these flights. Silchar, Shillong, Lilabari and Tezpur are other destinations included in the list, which are also gateways to a number to tourist attractions. This will not only increase the accessibility, but also may lead to upward growth in the performance graph of the tourism industry. These resumed services are result of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between NEC and subsidiary of Air India. Under this, the total cost of operations will be revised quarterly and NEC will help the airline in obtaining subsidies on landing, jet fuel and other costs.
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