Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports Company announced on Sunday that Jet Airways has commenced seven new flights a week between Kochi and Kuwait, via Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The airline currently operates 11 direct flights a week between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi and another seven direct flights a week between Delhi and Abu Dhabi. The new route operates a Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft with 170 seats. “This new route provides a vital connection between two markets that are important for Abu Dhabi, India and Kuwait. Abu Dhabi International Airport looks forward to providing business and leisure travellers with world-class services,” said Ahmad Al Haddabi, chief operations officer at ADAC.