MANCHESTER DOUBLES UP WITH MUMBAI AND ADDIS ABABA DEALS

JET Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have both pledged to launch new services from Manchester Airport this winter.

The Indian carrier will operate four times a week to Mumbai (Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays) from November 5, using a 254-seat A330-200 aircraft. The service joins Jet's existing UK operations from Heathrow to Mumbai and Delhi.

“With the new flight, Jet Airways will have over 8,000 seats on offer every week, making it increasingly convenient for both business and leisure travellers to travel between the UK and India. This will deepen both commerce and tourism ties,” says Jet Airways Chief Executive Vinay Dube.

Meanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it will operate a new service between Manchester and Addis Ababa from December.

The flights will operate four times a week – initially transiting via Brussels – unlocking connections to more than 58 countries across Africa. The route will be operated by B787 aircraft with a two-class configuration.