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IndiGo, GoAir to expand in Gulf
Unfazed by the slowdown in West Asia, Indian carriers are expanding their network in the region. IndiGo is launching flights to Sharjah later this month and plans to launch a service to Doha its seventh international destination in April. GoAir is likely to begin its international operations with flights from Kochi to Doha and Dammam in the second half of the year.Around 22 million passengers travelled between India and countries in the West Asia accounting for nearly 40 per cent of all international air traffic from India in 2016. This does not include passengers who travelled onward to other destinations from hubs such as Dubai or Doha. This makes the region an attractive bet for Indian airlines.However business was impacted last year and demand growth did not match the growth in capacity. Airline yields which are revenue charged per passenger came under pressure as low crude oil price impacted local economies. Both Air India Express and Jet Airways have said their financial ..
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Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances
Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries
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