Air India Express has commenced operations from the newly inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, offering 10 daily flights connecting Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada. The inaugural flight took off for Bengaluru on 17 August at 08:00 hrs, with passengers receiving ceremonial boarding passes to mark the occasion.
The airline operates two daily flights each between Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru, alongside a daily service to Vijayawada. Additional services between Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam are scheduled on Thursdays and Saturdays. This expansion is part of Air India Express's broader strategy to enhance its domestic network.
From 1 September, the airline will further expand its reach by adding daily flights from Tirupati to Hyderabad and resuming daily services on the Hyderabad-Chennai route. Currently, Air India Express serves 48 domestic and 16 international destinations, operating over 3,000 weekly flights across India, Southeast Asia, and West Asia.
Air India Express, a Tata Enterprise, operates over 500 daily flights with a fleet of more than 100 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline is known for its vibrant and inclusive service, offering amenities such as 'Gourmair' hot meals and exclusive loyalty benefits for its 22 million members. This latest expansion underscores the airline's commitment to providing comprehensive connectivity and enhancing passenger experience
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