Emirates Airline is a Dubai based airline and it is the largest
airline in the Middle East, operating nearly 3,400 flights per week from
its hub at Dubai International Airport, to more than 142 cities in 78
countries across six continents. In the last decade or so, Dubai has
become one the most significant centres of trade and commerce in the
world. Likewise, Bangalore or Bengaluru, is developing into such a focal
point in India. These two cities have headquarters of many notable
firms and loads of people travelling between them for business purposes.
As the number of travellers between these two cities is rising, more
and more airlines have started operating Bangalore to Dubai flights to
cater them. These services may be non-stop, direct with stops or
in-direct. Non stop flying from Bangalore to Dubai takes 4 to 5 hours.
Presently, direct flights between the cities are few, but as the route
gains in popularity, more carriers may start the same service. From
Bangalore, all air travel happens from the newly-constructed Kempegowda
International Airport.
The Site
Until 2008, all air transportation in Bengaluru was handled by the airbase and testing centre of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). After long delays, the construction of the new airfield finally began in 2005 with an initially decided annual passenger capacity of 6.5 million. During the course of being built, its capacity was enhanced to accommodate 12 million travellers in a year. It has a single terminal, handling all international and domestic aircraft movements in its 170000-sq metre area. The terminal has 115 check-in counters, 20 aerobridges and 38 gates along with 45 bays parking bays, each with its own fuel outlet. The airport is slated for a major modification process that will include an increment in the present capacity along with building of a new terminal. At present only one runway, named 09/27, which is around 4120 metres long and 60 metres wide, handles all operations.
Stopovers
Many passengers may be taking in-direct flights to the UAE from Bengaluru or may be coming from somewhere else and using the latter as a stopover. Whatever may be the case, if the period between two flights is long, they may go for a flight plus hotel booking in India for increased ease. The best part about such a provision is that fliers do not have to look and pay for hotels separately as a single transaction as the deal takes care of it. This is among the reasons why online travel agencies (OTAs) that offer this service have become so popular in the country in the past 5-6 years. The airport terminal has a number of lounges, replete with bars, Wi-Fi connectivity, electric sockets at every table and other modern amenities. Beyond a certain point, a shuttle bus service takes people inside the premises and to arrival and departures area.
The Site
Until 2008, all air transportation in Bengaluru was handled by the airbase and testing centre of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). After long delays, the construction of the new airfield finally began in 2005 with an initially decided annual passenger capacity of 6.5 million. During the course of being built, its capacity was enhanced to accommodate 12 million travellers in a year. It has a single terminal, handling all international and domestic aircraft movements in its 170000-sq metre area. The terminal has 115 check-in counters, 20 aerobridges and 38 gates along with 45 bays parking bays, each with its own fuel outlet. The airport is slated for a major modification process that will include an increment in the present capacity along with building of a new terminal. At present only one runway, named 09/27, which is around 4120 metres long and 60 metres wide, handles all operations.
Stopovers
Many passengers may be taking in-direct flights to the UAE from Bengaluru or may be coming from somewhere else and using the latter as a stopover. Whatever may be the case, if the period between two flights is long, they may go for a flight plus hotel booking in India for increased ease. The best part about such a provision is that fliers do not have to look and pay for hotels separately as a single transaction as the deal takes care of it. This is among the reasons why online travel agencies (OTAs) that offer this service have become so popular in the country in the past 5-6 years. The airport terminal has a number of lounges, replete with bars, Wi-Fi connectivity, electric sockets at every table and other modern amenities. Beyond a certain point, a shuttle bus service takes people inside the premises and to arrival and departures area.