Why Air India Express Is Ideal for Both Flying and Shipping Cargo to Saudi Arabia
When Air India Express was launched as a fully-owned subsidiary of Air India in the year 2005, it created better passenger transportation facilities and cargo services that amazed everyone. Air travel became an affordable option for Indians flying to Saudi Arabia.
Here are the prime reasons why people travel to cities and towns in Saudi Arabia:
- Overseas jobs
- Hajj (annual pilgrimage ritual of Islam)
- Leisure or business trip
- Export and Import Logistics
There are no direct Air India Express flights to Saudi Arabia cities except Riyadh and Dammam. These two cities effectively serve as the base for reaching other places in the Middle East country. People can move anywhere from these cities. This carrier also helps to transport goods to Saudi Arabia.
Airports in South India which connect to Saudi Arabia via Air India Express Flights
A major part of South India is catered by innumerable Air India Express flights to Saudi Arabia every week. The flights operate from and to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (RUH) and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM) and from and to the two airports in Kerala and one in Karnataka.
The two airports in Kerala are Calicut International Airport (also known as Karipur Airport) serving the cities of Kozhikode and Malappuram (CCJ), and Kannur International Airport serving the district of Kannur (CNN). Calicut International Airport is the operational hub of Air India Express fleet and plans are in the pipeline to start daily flights from Karipur to Riyadh. Air India Express flights also take off from Mangalore International Airport (IXE) to Riyadh and Dammam.
Excellent cargo services of Air India Express
How to transport goods from South India to Saudi Arabia? Worried? Leave your worries on the efficiently and professionally managed cargo services of Air India Express.
In terms of import and export business, India and Saudi Arabia share a cordial relationship. As an extension to growing friendly ties, Saudi Arabia has even allowed Indian flights to use their airspace or air routes to travel to Israel in 2018. Overseas shipping of electronic goods, food items and garments is a hassle-free affair now. Even excess baggage is smoothly shipped by cargo services of the airline.
Types of cargo carried by this air carrier are General Cargo, Perishable Goods, Postal Letters, Coffins carrying Human Remains, Easy-to-track couriers under AWB (Air Waybill) provided with details of the destination address.
Air India Express is dedicated to delivering goods and mails on time without any damage during the transit. Moreover, the airline also follows all IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations and protocols.
As of now, Air India Express does not accept shipment of:
- Commercial and dangerous goods under DGR
- AVI (Live animals)
- Val (Valuables)
Cargo is considered fit to be carried only when it meets ‘Ready for Carriage’ requirements – that is the goods are properly packed to prevent damages during air transportation, labeled, and well-documented stating the total weight of the shipment.
Perishable goods, such as fish or meat should be packed with gel ice and contained in fireboard, styrofoam or wooden box to prevent any kind of leakage and unwanted spoilage of other cargo goods. Water-proof polyethylene film is a must for the inside of the box. In the case of meat, the shipment needs to be packed in freezing condition.
Odd sized and heavy cargo is not accepted by the airline.
Baggage Specifications for Passengers on Air India Express routes
Air India Express allows easy and convenient traveling to Saudi Arabia. Excess baggage can be opted for during the time of booking.
Here’s an overview:
- The free baggage allowance is pinned at 20 kg for people traveling to the Gulf from India. People coming from the Gulf to India can carry a maximum of 40 kg depending on the airfare choice. Even infants can carry free baggage.
- Cabin baggage is allowed provided it meets size specification and availability of overhead bin space. Otherwise, it has to be treated as checked baggage.
- In case you are carrying any kind of liquid like gel or lotion it has to be within 100 ml limit.
- Any kind of dangerous good is not allowed in the hand baggage. You cannot carry any motorized transportation device on board.
Air India Express has all facilities set right to give passengers the ultimate travel experience. High affordability is the hallmark of the airline for domestic as well as international destinations and for people as well as cargo.
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