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The Renaissance experience

The Renaissance Goa Resort and Sahara Airlines offer a special package for the summer.

The three nights four days package is priced at Rs 23,640 for a couple for a standard double room. The fourth night's stay will be complimentary.
Children below six not requiring an extra bed will be charged Rs 2,786. Children between six and 12 not requiring an extra bed will be charged Rs 4,270. Children between six and 12 requiring an extra bed will be charged Rs 4,770. An extra person will be charged Rs 10,320.

The package includes economy class Bombay-Goa-Bombay airfare, buffet meals, airport transfers, a welcome drink, a bottle of wine, a half day sightseeing tour, free use of steam, sauna and jacuzzi once during the stay, 20 per cent discount on laundry, telecommunications, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and water sports, free entry into the hotel's discotheque and Renaissance's Goa Nugget casino and taxes.

The hotel also offers a package without the airfare.

The three night four days package is priced at Rs 13,000 for a couple for a standard double room.
Children below six will not be charged. Children between six and 12 not requiring an extra bed will be charged Rs 500 per night for the meals. Children between six and 12 requiring an extra bed will be charged Rs 1,000 per night. An extra person will be charged Rs 1,500 per night.

The package includes buffet meals, airport transfers, a welcome drink, a bottle of wine, a half day sightseeing tour, free use of steam, sauna and jacuzzi once during the stay, 20 per cent discount on laundry, telecommunications, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and water sports, free entry into the hotel's discotheque and Renaissance's Goa Nugget casino and taxes.

Renaissance Goa Resort, Varca, Colva beach. Phone: 0832-745200, 745201. Fax: 745225.
Bombay: Phone: 022- 2850101. Fax: 2040744.
Ahmedabad: Phones: 079- 5502661, 5505779, 5503565. Fax: 5504368.
Bangalore: Phone: 080-2219771, 2235848. Fax: 2272748.
Calcutta: Phone: 033- 2825315, 2825350, 2829415. Fax: 2829423.
New Delhi: Phones: 011- 6429572, 6474205, 6285250. Fax: 6220651.
Pune: Phones: 020- 609344, 625961. Fax: 625156.

By the beach, cheap

Sahara Airlines offers three types of packages for a four day holiday in Goa from Bombay and Delhi.

The three nights and four days Bombay-Goa-Bombay package is priced at:
- Rs 6,444, per person at the Sun Village Resort at Bardez, Goa. An extra person will be charged Rs 5,944. Children between two and 12 will be charged Rs 3,464 for the package.
  The package includes economy class airfare, accommodation in standard double rooms on a twin sharing basis, airport transfers, meals, welcome drink on arrival, half day sight seeing, a boat cruise and taxes.
- Rs 7,222, per person at the Holiday Inn Resort at Mobor beach, Cavelossim, Goa. An extra person will be charged Rs 7,155. Children between two and 12 will be charged Rs 3,136 for the package.
  The package includes economy class airfare, accommodation in standard double rooms on a twin sharing basis, airport transfers, meals and taxes.
- Rs 7,333, per person at the Heritage Village Club, Goa. An extra person will be charged Rs 7,331. Children between two and 12 will be charged Rs 4,036 for the package.
  The package includes economy class airfare, accommodation in standard double rooms on a twin sharing basis, airport transfers, meals, half day sight seeing and taxes.
The offer is valid for Indian passport holders only. It is valid till September 30.
The three nights and four days Delhi-Goa-Delhi package is priced at:
- Rs 14,020, per person at the Sun Village Resort at Bardez, Goa. An extra person will be charged Rs 14,020. Children between two and 12 will be charged Rs 8,036 for the package.
  The package includes economy class airfare, accommodation in standard double rooms on a twin sharing basis, airport transfers, meals, welcome drink on arrival, half day sight seeing, a boat cruise and taxes.
- Rs 14,777, per person at the Holiday Inn Resort at Mobor beach, Cavelossim, Goa. An extra person will be charged Rs 14,777. Children between two and 12 will be charged Rs 7,736 for the package.
  The package includes economy class airfare, accommodation in standard double rooms on a twin sharing basis, airport transfers, meals and taxes.
- Rs 14,444, per person at the Heritage Village Club, Goa. An extra person will be charged Rs 14,444. Children between two and 12 will be charged Rs 8,636 for the package.
  The package includes economy class airfare, accommodation in standard double rooms on a twin sharing basis, airport transfers, meals, half day sight seeing and taxes.
  The offer is valid for Indian passport holders only. It is valid till September 30.

Sun Village Resort, Saqua Wadi, Arpora, Bardez. Phone: 0832-279409.
Sun Village Resort, Bombay. Phones: 022-3751513, 3751514.
Heritage Village Club, Arossim beach, Arossim, Cansaulim, near Majorda, South Goa. Phones: 0834-754311, 754312.
Sita Holiday Resorts, 4 Malcha Marg shopping centre, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi. Phone: 011-6111122.
Sita World Travels, 18 Atlanta, Nariman Point, Bombay. Phones: 022-2840666, 2840667.
Sita World Travels, Pune. Phones: 020-621707, 627683.
Holiday Inn Resort, Mobor beach, Cavelossim, Goa. Phone: 0834-746303, 746304. Fax: 746333.
Bombay: 022-2068062, 2084654, 2074902.
New Delhi: 011-6219700, 6219701, 6219702.
Pune: 020-637777, 634747.
Sahara G-7, Maker Chambers V, behind Gulf Air, Nariman Point, Bombay, Phone: 022-2835671.
Sahara Airlines, 7th floor, Ambadeep, 14 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi. Phones: 011-3320013, 3320194.

Madras connections

Sahara Airlines has introduced two new flights, Madras to Bangalore and Madras to Bombay.

Madras-Bangalore
- S2 701 departs from Madras at 0615 hours and reaches Bangalore at 0700 hours.
- S2 703 departs from Madras at 1145 hours and reaches Bangalore at 1230 hours.
- S2 705 departs from Madras at 1700 hours and reaches Bangalore at 1745 hours.
In the reverse direction:
- S2 702 departs from Bangalore at 1000 hours and reaches Madras at 1045 hours.
- S2 704 departs from Bangalore at 1550 hours and reaches Madras at 1635 hours.
- S2 706 departs from Bangalore at 2030 hours and reaches Madras at 2115 hours.
A one way economy class ticket from Madras to Bangalore will cost 2,010. A one way business class ticket will cost Rs 2,945. The one way senior citizen's fare is Rs 1,191.
Madras-Bombay
- S2 920 departs from Madras at 0920 hours and reaches Bombay at 1105 hours.
- S2 922 departs from Madras at 2015 hours and reaches Bombay at 2200 hours.
In the reverse direction:
- S2 919 departs from Bombay at 0705 hours and reaches Madras at 0850 hours.
- S2 921 departs from Bombay at 1700 hours and reaches Madras at 1845 hours.
A one way economy class ticket from Madras to Bombay will cost Rs 4,333. A one way business class ticket will cost Rs 7,180. The one way senior citizen's fare is Rs 2,717.

New flights out of Delhi By Sahara to Madhya Pradesh.

Sahara Airlines has also introduced three new flights between New Delhi and Madras, New Delhi and Bangalore, and New Delhi and Bombay.

New Delhi-Madras
- S2 702 departs from New Delhi daily at 0700 hours and reaches Madras, via Bangalore, at 1045 hours.
- S2 706 departs from New Delhi daily at 1730 hours and reaches Madras, via Bangalore, at 2115 hours.
- S2 541 departs from New Delhi at 1705 hours and reaches Madras at 1945 hours. This is a direct flight.
In the reverse direction:
- S2 705 departs from Madras at 1705 hours and reaches New Delhi, via Bangalore, at 2055 hours.
- S2 701 departs from Madras at 0615 hours and reaches New Delhi, via Bangalore, at 1015 hours.
- S2 542 departs from Madras at 1915 hours and reaches Delhi at 2155 hours.
The one way economy air fare from New Delhi to Madras is Rs 6,999. The one way business class fare to Madras is Rs 11,520. The one way senior citizens' fare to Madras is 4,324.
New Delhi-Bangalore
- S2 501 departs from New Delhi at 0700 hours and reaches Bangalore at 0939 hours.
- S2 504 departs from New Delhi at 1730 hours and reaches Bangalore at 2000 hours.
In the reverse direction:
- S2 503 departs from Bangalore at 0730 hours and reaches New Delhi at 1015 hours.
- S2 502 departs from Bangalore at 1820 hours and reaches Delhi at 2055 hours.
The one way economy air fare from New Delhi to Bangalore is 6,999. The one way business class fare to Bangalore is 11,430. The one way senior citizens' fare to Bangalore is 4,298.
New Delhi-Bombay
- S2 505 departs from New Delhi at 0645 hours and reaches Bombay at 0840 hours.
- S2 506 departs from New Delhi at 0910 hours and reaches Bombay at 1105 hours.
- S2 507 departs from New Delhi at 1740 hours and reaches Bombay at 1935 hours.
In the reverse direction:
- S2 911 departs from Bombay at 0645 hours and reaches New Delhi at 0840 hours.
- S2 912 departs from Bombay at 2005 hours and reaches New Delhi at 2200 hours.
The one way economy air fare from New Delhi to Bombay is 4,666. The one way business class fare to Bombay is 7,605. The one way senior citizens' fare to Bombay is 2,885.

Sahara Airlines has introduced a new flight between Bhopal and Indore and Bombay from February 3, 2000. S2 925 departs from Bombay daily at 1145 hours and reaches Bhopal at 1245 hours and Indore at 1345 hours and Bombay again at 1525 hours.

The one way economy air fare to Bhopal is Rs 3,645. The one way business class fare to Bhopal is Rs 5,405. The one way senior citizens' fare to Bhopal is Rs 2,115.

The one way economy air fare to Indore is Rs 2,665. The one way business class fare to Indore is Rs 4,065. The one way senior citizens' fare to Indore is Rs 1,561.

More discounts!

Sahara Airlines is once again offering discounted tickets on three sectors:

The one way economy class fare from Bombay to New Delhi is now Rs 4,666. The senior citizen fare is Rs 2,885.
Sahara Airlines operates two flights between New Delhi and Bombay:
- S2 912 departs from Bombay at 0910 hours and reaches New Delhi at 1105 hours. S2 913 departs from Bombay at 2005 hours and reaches New Delhi at 2200 hours.
- In the reverse direction S2 506 will depart from New Delhi at 0910 hours and reach Bombay at 1205 hours. And S2 507 will depart from New Delhi at 1740 hours and reach Bombay at 1935 hours.
The one way economy class fare from Bombay to Bangalore is now Rs 3,545. The senior citizen fare is Rs 2,276.
Sahara Airlines operates two flights between Bangalore and Bombay:
- S2 901 departs from Bombay at 0620 hours and reaches Bangalore at 0950 hours. S2 903 departs from Bombay at 1800 hours and reaches Bangalore at 2130 hours.
- In the reverse direction S2 902 will depart from Bangalore at 0820 hours and reach Bombay at 1150 hours. And S2 904 will depart from Bangalore at 2000 hours and reach Bombay at 2330 hours.
The one way economy class fare fare from Bombay to Madras is now Rs 4,333.. The senior citizen fare is Rs 2,717.
Sahara Airlines operates two flights between Bombay and Madras:
- S2 919 will depart from Bombay at 0630 hours and reach Madras at 0815 hours. S2 921 will depart from Bombay at 1810 hours and reach Madras at 1945 hours.
- In the reverse direction S2 920 will depart from Madras at 0845 hours and reach Bombay at 1030 hours. And S2 922 will depart from Madras at 2015 hours and reach Bombay at 2200 ours.

Fogline!

Sahara Airlines has introduced a special fog line at which passengers can enquire about flight delays caused by fog this season.

New Delhi airport now has a special cell that will impart information on fog delays. The cell will be open 24 hours. Passengers may call:

011-5662107, 5665879, 5665357, 9811089901, 9811019902 at the airport.
011-3352137, 3352775, 9811089904, 9811089905

Sahara will reinstate its Patna flights

Sahara Airlines will restart its flights to Patna from June 1.

S2907 will depart Bombay at 1035 hours and reach Patna at 1405 hours via Lucknow.

S2908 will depart Patna at 1800 hours and reach Bombay at 2130 hours. via Lucknow.

S2521 will depart New Delhi at 1200 hours and reach Patna at 1325 hours.

S2522 will depart Patna at 1400 hours and reach New Delhi at 1525 hours.

The one way economy fare between Bombay and Patna is Rs 6,545. The one way business class fare between Bombay and Patna is Rs 9,755. The one way economy fare between New Delhi and Patna is Rs 3,333. The one way business class fare between New Delhi and Patna is Rs 6,235.

No flights to Varanasi

Sahara has cancelled all its flights to Varanasi from New Delhi and Bombay.

New numbers

The airline's Bombay airport telephone numbers have changed:

At the Santa Cruz Domestic Airport, the old terminal (1B), phone: 022-6156363, 6156102.
And for tele check-in for first class and business class passengers in Bombay phone: 022-6156262.

Gourmet food... 32,000 above sea level

Sahara India Airlines offers its business class passengers a choice of cuisines on board. Passengers who book their meals 24 hours in advance, may choose to have either a Thai or a Italian or a Chinese or a French or an Indian meal.

Sahara also offers a variety of breakfast choices. You may opt for an American breakfast or a Brit breaker or an energy and health meal.

But remember order it in advance.