Date:20/01/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/01/20/stories/2005012000831900.htm

Back Flights info service from BPL Mobile

Our Bureau

Kochi , Jan. 19

BPL Mobile, in association with Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), has announced the launch of Flight Info-707, the flight information service for its post-paid and prepaid subscribers in the State.

Mr G. Sambasivan, COO, BPL Mobile, said the company is the first operator in the State to offer this service and subscribers would have access to the latest flight details by just dialling or messaging to 707 to get online flight status, flight schedules and flight availability of all domestic and international flights from CIAL.

The company's subscribers can avail themselves of this service through voice and through SMS. The services are charged at Rs 5 per minute/SMS, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr V.J. Kurian, Managing Director, CIAL, said the company has partnered BPL Mobile in offering flight information to provide easier and simpler access to information.

The Airport Director, Mr A.C.K. Nair, was present on the occasion.