A game changer is its luxury Airbus A319, “wet-leased” from an Abu Dhabi operator which supplies the aircraft and crew.
For a five-hour flight, demand for premium comfort is expected to be high, says Ms Johri. The business class round-trip fare is a competitive US$2,500 , while a ticket for an economy class seat costs US$1,500. Not only are these fares costlier, but flight times are also more cumbersome as they range from 18 to a back-breaking 26 hours, with multiple stopovers.
When fully on stream, Alii Palau Airlines will offer special deals with a five-day, four-night package at US$3,100 that includes three-star accommodation and economy seats. Also, the airline is working with travel agents such as UOB Travel Planners on other deals.
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