Etihad Airways is to increase its frequency to Bangalore, from its current four return flights to a daily service from March 25.

“This latest increase in our Indian flying is indicative of the huge confidence we have in this important market,” said Neerja Bhatia, Etihad Airways’ country manager in India.

Etihad Airways provides a complimentary chauffeur service for its premium class passengers flying in and out of Bangalore Airport using Mercedes E series cars. This service also operates in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Etihad operates a two class Airbus A320 to Bangalore, configured to carry 136 passengers, with 16 in business class and 120 in economy class.

Etihad started its operations to the city at the beginning of 2011. It currently operates four flights a week between Abu Dhabi and Bangalore.-TradeArabia News Service