Mangaluru, Jan 10, 2017 :The direct flight services between Mangaluru and Sharjah operated by Jet Airways have been cancelled with effect from January 8 much to the inconvenience of several frequent travellers on this route.
It is learnt that there was no possibility of Jet Airways resuming this flight service until March end. Those who have to travel to Sharjah from Mangaluru will henceforth have to travel to Mumbai and take a connecting flight from there to Sharjah.
The fact that the Mangaluru-Sharjah direct flight services have been cancelled came to light when a passenger tried to book a ticket for this route.
Airport officials have confirmed that the flight services to Sharjah from Mangaluru have been cancelled temporarily. However the exact reason for the same is not known though one source cited lack of enough passengers.