{"id":7935,"date":"2022-08-10T06:37:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T06:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/?p=7935"},"modified":"2022-08-10T06:41:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T06:41:12","slug":"indigo-announces-ras-al-khaimah-as-the-100th-destination-in-6e-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/en\/media-center\/press-releases\/indigo-announces-ras-al-khaimah-as-the-100th-destination-in-6e-network\/","title":{"rendered":"IndiGo announces Ras Al Khaimah as the 100th destination in 6E network"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>IndiGo will connect 6th populous city of UAE, Ras Al Khaimah to 6th most populous metropolitan area globally, Mumbai, effective September 22, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IndiGo, India\u2019s leading carrier, announced Ras Al Khaimah as its 100th destination in 6E network. The airline will commence new direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al Khaimah, effective September 22, 2022. Ras Al Khaimah was also named as Gulf Tourism Capital for the year 2020 and 2021 by Gulf Cooperation Council.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo<\/strong> said, \u201c<em>We are pleased to announce our entry into the fourth Emirate with Ras Al Khaimah as our 26<sup>th<\/sup> international and 100<sup>th<\/sup> overall destination. These new flights will cater to the high demand for travel to Ras Al Khaimah, with India being the third largest international source market for the city in 2021, and traffic expected to reach pre-pandemic levels this year. RAK is also focussing on becoming the regional leader in sustainable tourism, which aligns well with our overall focus on sustainability. The increased connectivity will not only bolster trade but also strengthen sustainable and responsible tourism between the countries. Our expansion to connect the 100<sup>th<\/sup> destination is a testament to our efforts to stay true to our promise of affordable fares, on-time performance, courteous and hassle-free service across a wide network, onboard our lean clean flying machines<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Apart from being the 100<sup>th<\/sup> destination, Ras Al Khaimah is also the 4<sup>th<\/sup> city in the emirates, 11<sup>th<\/sup> destination in Middle East, and 26<sup>th<\/sup> international location in 6E network. The passengers can experience nature as well as authentic offerings along with beaches and Hazar mountains. Some of the tourist destinations at Ras Al Khaimah include Sunset at Jebel Jais, Zipline Down Jebel Jais\u2019 slope, Dhayah Fort, National Museum, Khatt Springs amongst others. RAK is a popular destination for leisure travellers, destination weddings and incentives targeting the MICE segment.<\/p>\n<p>These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official website <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.goindigo.in__;!!Gajz09w!VqoFOcQ4stgjcpah74-9pstISTFS6WEGh0wsT8Eu55-cMnZeI_M3J29NsGmxui6aD5v2bQly$\">www.goIndiGo.in<\/a>. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline\u2019s domestic and international connectivity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>His Excellency Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman<\/strong> <strong>of The Department of Civil Aviation Ras Al Khaimah &amp; Ras Al Khaimah International Airport<\/strong> said: \u201cRas Al Khaimah International Airport\u2019s partnership with IndiGo airlines is a significant step forward in getting back to a normal footing post the pandemic. We welcome them whole heartedly and we are enthusiastic to address the increased passenger flow from the Indian subcontinent. Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s thriving tourism &amp; industrial sector will benefit from this connectivity and I am confident that this partnership will prove to be an important piece in our ongoing expansion strategy for the airport.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>CEO of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport,<\/strong> <strong>Mr. Atanasios Titonis<\/strong> commented: \u201cWe are happy to have IndiGo airlines as our partner. Our team along with IndiGo\u2019s team have been working several months together to achieve this main step for our airport and to boost tourism for Ras Al Khaimah as an Emirate. Indigo\u2019s working values are great, and their vision is commendable, and they are the right airline partners in our portfolio as we are on our way to transition into a destination airport. We envisage a huge array of opportunities coming in from the Indian subcontinent with the start of this operation as Mumbai is a major airline hub and it can further connect our passengers to several destinations within India and also other international destinations served by IndiGo.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IndiGo will connect 6th populous city of UAE, Ras Al Khaimah to 6th most populous metropolitan area globally, Mumbai, effective September 22, 2022 IndiGo, India\u2019s leading carrier, announced Ras Al Khaimah as its 100th destination in 6E network. The airline will commence new direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al Khaimah, effective September 22, 2022. 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