New Delhi, Sept. 16

Air India is not worried about the Government decision to allow Jet Airways to start operating flights to the Gulf region from early next year.

Speaking to Business Line soon after the Government decision was made public, the Air India Chairman and Managing Director, Mr V. Thulasidas, said that the airline was ready to take on competition.

“The airline has already drawn plans to increase flights to the region which should start during the forthcoming winter schedule,” Mr Thulasidas said.

The airline has embarked on a plan of inducting more aircraft and along with its low cost subsidiary Air India Express plans to expand its footprint in the region.

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