AirAsia India adds Pune to its network

AirAsia India will start daily flights from Bengaluru to Pune, Pune-Jaipur and vice versa beginning Dec 17, 2014.

AirAisa India is the first airline to operate the Pune - Jaipur route.

"With the surge in business and leisure travel, we believe Pune has tremendous potential," chief executive officer, Mittu Chandilya said in a statement.

He said AirAsia India had done a complete analysis of this sector and was part of its growth strategy to provide convenient, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience via Direct flights to first time and frequent flyers.

Considered as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune is home to several IT and automotive companies.

The city has also a lot to offer in the form of vibrant attractions like the Aga Khan Palace, Darshan Museum, Raigarh Fort, with many opportunities for tourists to take in its culture.

To celebrate the new route launch, AirAsia India is offering an all- inclusive promotional fare from as low as Rs. 1499 (RM81.27) one way from Bengaluru to Pune and Rs.2999 (RM162.60) from Pune to Jaipur and vice versa.