DRUKAIR – Royal Bhutan Airlines is set to launch the only direct flights between Paro and Mumbai on May 1.
The twice-weekly service will run on Thursdays and Sundays, offering 16 business class and 102 economy class seats.
Damcho Rinzin, international trvel, trade & PR officer of the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), expects the number of Indian and expat travellers to Bhutan to soar as a result of being able to transit at Mumbai for a direct flight.
Mitesh Dani, managing director of Mumbai-based Parul Tours & Travels, said: “Bhutan is perceived as a high-end luxury destination and connectivity was an issue. Many clients preferred to charter aircraft. Now with a direct flight from Mumbai, Bhutan will be the flavour for travellers in the next holiday season. We expect increased bookings from now on as luxury hotel rooms are limited in Bhutan.”
