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The
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today
announced that the Jeh Wadia promoted GoAir will be the
official carrier for the upcoming India - England
one-day international cricket (ODI) series. The airline
will carry both teams to the matches to be played in
Delhi, Goa, Cochin, Guwahati, Ranchi, Indore, and Mumbai
from April 1-16, 2006 and will operate special flights
on these sectors. GoAir will also offer special rates to
journalists traveling with the teams.
Commenting
on the appointment, Mr. Jeh Wadia, Managing Director,
GoAir said, "GoAir is one of the leading low cost
carriers operating in India since last year and its
selection as the official carrier to the Indian &
English teams for the ODI Series is testimony to the
fact that we have remained committed to delivering high
quality service to our passengers across the sectors we
operate in. This deal also underlines the fact that the
BCCI has complete faith and trust in our ability to meet
the needs of the two teams in so much as ensuring that
they have the most comfortable flights to the various
venues."
"The
BCCI has always taken great care to ensure the comfort
and well being of all visiting teams as well as our own.
GoAir not only has all the necessary elements to ensure
this, but will also operate special flights to the 7
cities where the ODI's will be played, thereby saving
players' time and energy. We are confident that both
teams and the supporting officials and journalists will
enjoy safe and comfortable transportation through this
series.' said Mr. Lalit Modi, Vice President BCCI, and
Chairman Marketing Sub-Committee of
BCCI.
GoAir
operates a fleet of Airbus A320's that are single class
configured to accommodate 180 passengers. GoAir has
recently inked a deal with Airbus Industries for a
further 10 aircraft and options on another 10. Targeting
the A/c 1st class and 2nd class passengers of the
railways, GoAir provides direct point-to-point
connectivity to towns and cities that these passengers
travel. Starting April, GoAir will operate 28 daily
flights covering 14 cities.
Sourced
From
: Madison Public Relations |