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dnata commences ground handling for Air India at London Heathrow airport – Bangalore Aviation

dnata commences ground handling for Air India at London Heathrow airport

December 21, 2012 Comments Off on dnata commences ground handling for Air India at London Heathrow airport 524 Views

dnata’s ground handling teams at London’s Heathrow airport have recently commenced provision of passenger services for three daily flights for Air India.

Air India, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, operates three flights daily using Boeing 777 aircraft, from Heathrow to Mumbai and Delhi.

Under the new contract, dnata is now providing passenger services to the airline, which include checking in passengers, operation of Air India’s ticket counter and Maharaja VIP Lounge and lost luggage staff to assist with queries in the arrivals hall as well as a range of special services.

Escort of First Class and Business Class passengers to/from check-in/lounge/and gates as well as escorting these passengers inbound from the aircraft through immigration to the baggage reclaim area is also part of the service.

Air India is expected to take delivery of its next (fourth) Boeing 787 Dreamliner soon and the airline has plans to introduce the aircraft on the London route. Handling of the Dreamliner is also included in the new contract and the team is looking forward to handling it at LHR’s Terminal 4.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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