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Now fly AirAsia from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia announced a new route from India’s southern city of Thiruvananthapuram, or Trivandrum to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia making this the airline’s second direct route from the state of Kerala, often dubbed ‘God’s Own Country,’ following its 12 times weekly flights from Kochi to Kuala Lumpur. This new route will take flight on 21 February 2024 with a frequency of four times weekly and is expected to receive a remarkable response from travellers of all walks of life looking to traverse Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city’s wondrous charm. The bustling Kuala Lumpur is home to numerous architectural marvels, an array of mouth-watering local cuisine, quaint markets and much more. AirAsia has long connected travellers from India to the rest of the world since it first commenced flights to the country in 2008 with the Tiruchirappalli-Kuala Lumpur route as its first route. The launch of this new connectivity will mark the airline’s 9th route from India to Malaysia. Currently, AirAsia operates 6 direct routes from South Indian cities via AirAsia Malaysia (AK) ‒ Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Hyderabad, Kochi, Bengaluru and Kolkata as well as 2 direct routes from Northern India ‒ Amritsar and New Delhi via AirAsia X (D7) to Malaysia. CEO of AirAsia Malaysia, Riad Asmat, said: “We’re thrilled to strengthen our presence in India with this new route to the historically rich city of Thiruvananthapuram. Last year marked a momentous milestone for us when we began gradually resuming our key destinations in India, post-pandemic. With this new route launching in February next year, we will soon be flying direct to Malaysia from a total of 9 stunning destinations across India from north to south with a total of 71 flights weekly ‒ with more to come.” “Undoubtedly, India is one of AirAsia’s most popular destinations for Malaysian travellers and vice versa. We hold a market share of 47% of the international air connectivity between the two nations. Over the last decade and a half, we’ve drastically transformed the travel landscape in India and connected many millions of travellers to Malaysia and beyond affordably. We look forward to working closely with the state government to support the tourism industry and further stimulate air travel to Thiruvananthapuram and other cities in India.” AirAsia Head of Regional Commercial (India), Manoj Dharmani commented: “This new route will be one of many milestones for AirAsia in India, as we connect more eager travellers from yet another beautiful southern city to Kuala Lumpur. We are certain that this expansion will not only strengthen AirAsia’s unwavering commitment to providing affordable and accessible travel but also foster cultural ties between Malaysia and India. We look forward to exploring the world of possibilities that this new route will bring our guests, offering them a unique blend of vibrant cultures, diverse landscapes and unparalleled experiences.” This new launch comes at an exciting time for AirAsia as the airline is celebrating having flown an incredible 800 million guests and counting since 2001. To commemorate this and the upcoming new route, AirAsia is offering amazing fares starting today till 26 October 2024 from INR4,999 all-in* one-way from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur ‒ inclusive of free 20kg check-in baggage ‒ for travel between 21 February 2024 to 19 March 2025. Simply click on the ‘Flights’ icon on the airasia Superapp or website for booking to start planning for your journey. Flight schedule from Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): Route Flight No Departure Arrival Frequency Thiruvananthapuram ‒ Kuala Lumpur AK8 00:25 07:05 Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun Kuala Lumpur ‒ Thiruvananthapuram AK9 22:30 23:50 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Jazeera Airways to fly to Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru
Jazeera Airways has launched two new routes to the cities of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) and Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore) in India. Speaking of the new flights, Jazeera chief executive officer, Rohit Ramachandran, said: “We are pleased to be extending our reach into India by the addition of these two new services, catering to the high demand from the expat and business communities in Kuwait and from other connecting GCC countries for flights” The Kuwait- Thiruvananthapuram route will be served on Tuesdays and Sundays, with return flights from Trivandrum leaving in the early morning of the next days. The Kuwait-Bengaluru route will be served on Thursdays and Sundays, with return flights from Bengaluru leaving in the early morning of the next day. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. Bengaluru (also known as Bangalore) is the capital of India's southern Karnataka state and is the centre of India's high-tech industry.
Kerala Tourism partners with Malaysia Airlines for ‘Look East’ campaign
In a major push to attract visitors from East Asia, Kerala Tourism has partnered with Malaysia Airlines to roll out the ambitious ‘Look East’ campaign. The initiative was officially launched with a B2B meet and a specially organised familiarisation (FAM) trip involving tour operators and social media influencers from eight countries. Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas inaugurated the event, describing it as a strategic move to boost tourist arrivals from nations such as China, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Laos. “This collaboration with Malaysia Airlines marks a significant step forward in realising Kerala Tourism’s global expansion strategy,” said the minister. He emphasised that the partnership opens up new possibilities for reaching emerging markets in the East. Tourism Secretary Biju K said, The ‘Look East’ campaign is designed as a mutually beneficial partnership. This is not just a promotional effort—it’s a collaborative venture involving airlines, the hospitality sector, tour operators, and local service providers.” He added that the campaign’s first phase includes hosting a 75-member delegation comprising influencers and 40 outbound tour operators from the target countries. The visitors will engage with local stakeholders, artisans, and cultural communities to gain a deeper understanding of Kerala’s tourism offerings. Malaysia Airlines’ CCO, Dersenish Aresandiran, noted Thiruvananthapuram’s growing importance as a strategic outbound hub. He announced the airline’s plan to gradually increase flight frequency to the city, aiming for daily services in the near future. “This is more than just launching a route—it’s a long-term commitment to Kerala’s tourism growth. By connecting Kerala with East Asia, Australia, and beyond, we aim to highlight both Malaysian hospitality and Kerala’s unique charm, Dersenish said. He also mentioned that the airline has flown in its top global trade partners to experience Kerala firsthand, reinforcing its commitment to promoting inbound tourism via Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia Airlines continues to upgrade its services with advanced aircraft, diverse in-flight cuisine, seamless connectivity, and free Wi-Fi. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Smt Arya Rajendran, District Panchayat President P Suresh Kumar, Tourism Secretary Biju K, Malaysia Aviation Group’s Chief Commercial Officer Mr Dersenish Aresandiran, and Tourism Director Sikha Surendran. Highlighting the enhanced regional access, Riyas said the initiative would strengthen connectivity with countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand. He called on industry stakeholders to make full use of the opportunity to attract more tourists from these markets. The minister also noted that Kerala’s Legislative Assembly had unanimously supported the initiative, cutting across political lines—a testament to its strategic importance. Tourism Director Sikha Surendran presented an in-depth overview of Kerala Tourism, showcasing its wide range of attractions to the visiting delegation. The ‘Look East’ campaign signals Kerala’s intent to explore new and emerging tourism markets in East Asia, moving beyond its traditional visitor base.
Seven Adani Airports manage over 6.8 million DigiYatra transactions since rollout in august 2023
Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) has announced the onboarding of Mangaluru International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport into the DigiYatra initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). With this, all seven operational airports of AAHL now offer passengers access to use DigiYatra to access the airports. This significant step aligns with AAHL’s commitment to enhance passenger experience through seamless and contactless travel. Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL, stated: "Since its launch on 15 August 2023, DigiYatra took flight at five of our airports: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Guwahati. Offering the DigiYatra experience to our passengers in Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram Airports underscores AAHL’s dedication to the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance passenger convenience and security. We have seen a substantial rise in the adoption of DigiYatra by passengers, with some of our airports showing a utilisation as high as 37 percent in one day. More passengers are opting for the convenience and speed of DigiYatra, thereby redefining their travel experience”. Implementation of DigiYatra is testament to AAHL's commitment to transform the aviation sector in India by embracing cutting-edge technology and providing world-class services to passengers. The DigiYatra initiative aims to provide a paperless and hassle-free travel experience for passengers, leveraging facial recognition technology for seamless entry at airports. The facial recognition technology used by DigiYatra enables seamless passage at various checkpoints. DigiYatra eliminates the need for physical documents, making the travel process efficient and ecologically friendly. It provides an additional layer of security by verifying passenger identity through biometric data. DigiYatra also reduces wait times at various touchpoints, ensuring a smoother and quicker journey for passengers. Security and privacy are central to Digi Yatra's mission.
Air India and Lufthansa expand codeshare
Air India and Lufthansa Group have agreed to build on their longstanding codeshare partnership, which sees Air India enter into a new codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines, as well as expand the existing codeshare agreements between Air India, Lufthansa, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). "Our goal is to enable our customers to travel from any corner of the world to another via Air India and its partner airlines. The expansion of our partnership with Lufthansa Group is a step in that direction, and we are pleased to take this long-standing relationship to the next level,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “With this renewed partnership, our customers will have access to more destinations and greater flexibility to travel across Europe on Lufthansa Group carriers. It also gives us the opportunity to serve Lufthansa Group customers, with warmth and quintessential Indian hospitality, aboard Air India flights. We look forward to continue working closely with our Star Alliance partners in making the world feel like a smaller place,” Aggarwal added. “We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Air India and elevate the travel experience for our joint customers. By further enhancing our cooperation, we will increase the travel options between Europe and India and offer our passengers improved access to additional destinations. Lufthansa Group remains committed to India, and we are excited about the possibilities and potential the country and Air India as a partner have to offer”, according to Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa Group. The expanded partnership significantly boosts flight options and connectivity for travellers between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe with the addition of close to 60 codeshare routes operated by the four airlines across 12 Indian and 26 European cities. The expanded agreements increase the total number of codeshare routes between Air India, Lufthansa and SWISS from 55 to nearly 100. Additionally, the new agreement between Air India and Austrian Airlines adds 26 codeshare routes. This provides greater choice, convenience, and seamless experiences to travellers from both regions. Air India will now offer its customers a total of 26 destinations across Europe and 3 destinations in the Americas beyond its gateways in Europe (Frankfurt, Vienna, and Zurich), with the ‘AI’ designator code placed on the following services operated by airlines in the Lufthansa Group, including Austrian Airlines for the first time: Lufthansa Between Frankfurt and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Dublin, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Luxembourg, Lyon, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Nuremberg, Oslo, Prague, Riga, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Toulouse, Valencia, - Washington D.C. SWISS Between Zurich and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Dublin, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Luxembourg, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Valencia. Austrian Airlines Between Vienna and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Lyon, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Valencia. Reciprocally, customers of Lufthansa Group will now be able to connect to Air India’s domestic services to or from 15 points within India, namely Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa Mopa, Goa Dabolim, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, and Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, Lufthansa Group carriers will add their respective designator codes to Air India’s international services to 3 destinations from Delhi and Mumbai: Kathmandu, Melbourne, and Sydney. Additionally, flights currently operated by Air India and Lufthansa Group carriers between India and Germany or Switzerland will be covered under the expanded codeshare partnership. For example, customers who wish to fly between Delhi and Frankfurt will now have three daily flight options each way with ‘LH’ flight numbers, including two flights operated by Air India and one flight operated by Lufthansa. Both airlines plan to progressively include other destinations in their network to the codeshare arrangements. Air India and the three Lufthansa Group carriers are members of Star Alliance. Frequent flyers will continue to earn and redeem points/miles on all four airlines, while elite status holders of Air India’s Maharaja Club and Lufthansa Group’s Miles & More programmes will benefit from Star Alliance Gold benefits including priority services, extra baggage allowance, and airport lounge access across the world. Subject to regulatory approvals, the codeshare flights will be progressively made available for sale through the airlines’ respective booking channels.
Air India Express celebrates new flights from Bhubaneswar to Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, and Patna
Air India Express celebrated the launch of four new routes from Bhubaneswar with a celebratory event at the city’s airport. The inaugural flights to Jaipur and Kochi marked the occasion, while services to Lucknow will commence tomorrow, and flights to Patna are set to start on 15 January 2025. The celebration was attended by dignitaries including Babu Singh, Member of Legislative Assembly; Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Government of Odisha; Debadutta Suranjita Jena, Additional Secretary, Government of Odisha; and senior officials from Air India Express. Special commemorative boarding passes were presented to the first guests of the inaugural flights to Jaipur and Kochi. The inaugural flight to Jaipur departed at 07:55 hours and arrived at 10:15 hours, while the first flight to Kochi took off at 15:10 hours and landed at 17:40 hours. Flight Schedule from 3 January 2025 (All timings are local) Departure Airport Arrival Airport Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency Bhubaneswar Jaipur 07:55 10:15 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Jaipur Bhubaneswar 10:45 10:10 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Bhubaneswar Kochi 15:10 17:40 Daily Kochi Bhubaneswar 18:10 20:50 Daily Flight Schedule from 4 January 2025 (All timings are local) Bhubaneswar Lucknow 07:55 09:40 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Lucknow Bhubaneswar 11:15 13:05 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Flight Schedule from 15 January 2025 (All timings are local) Bhubaneswar Patna 14:55 16:20 Daily Patna Bhubaneswar 17:00 18:30 Daily Air India Express now operates 104 weekly flights from Bhubaneswar, connecting the city directly to 11 domestic destinations and offering one-stop connectivity to 19 additional domestic and 10 international locations, including major hubs like Dubai, Singapore, and Riyadh. Over the past month, Air India Express has rapidly expanded its network, surpassing the milestone of 50 destinations. Recent additions include services to Bangkok, Jammu, and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), with flights to Dimapur, Nagaland, having commenced on 1 January 2025. The airline’s growing fleet now exceeds 90 aircraft, with plans to cross the 100 aircraft mark soon. Reflecting Odisha’s vibrant culture, one of Air India Express’s newest aircraft features a striking livery inspired by the state’s iconic Ikat textile design. From Bhubaneswar: Air India Express operates 104 weekly flights from Bhubaneswar connecting directly to 11 domestic destinations including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, and Pune. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 19 domestic destinations: Agartala, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Goa, Guwahati, Imphal, Indore, Jammu, Kannur, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Ranchi, Srinagar, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Vishakhapatnam and 10 international destinations: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Dammam, Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, and Singapore.
Air India Express introduces Phuket and Dibrugarh to its network
A week after launching direct flights to Bangkok, Air India Express continues its expansion in Southeast Asia by announcing operations to Phuket, further strengthening its presence in Thailand. The airline will commence direct flights connecting Hyderabad and Phuket starting January 31, 2025, operating three times a week on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. From February 15, the frequency will increase to six times a week, with daily flights except Tuesday. To celebrate the launch, special inaugural fares are available, with Xpress Value fares from ₹11,000 across major booking channels and Xpress Lite fares from ₹10,500 and additional discounts for loyalty members on its website, airindiaexpress.com and mobile apps. In addition to expanding internationally, the airline has announced Dibrugarh in Assam as a new station after adding Dimapur in Nagaland to its growing network in November this year. The airline will operate direct flights from Dibrugarh to Guwahati, with the same aircraft continuing to Delhi, providing convenient onward connectivity for travellers from Dibrugarh heading to the national capital. Bookings for these flights are now open on the airline’s website, airindiaexpress.com, and other major booking platforms. Hyderabad-Phuket Schedule from 31st January 2025 (All timings are local) Departure Arrival Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency Hyderabad Phuket 06:40 11:55 Monday* Phuket Hyderabad 13:50 15:55 Hyderabad Phuket 12:20 17.35 Wednesday & Friday Phuket Hyderabad 18.20 20.25 Hyderabad Phuket 16:15 21:30 Thursday* Phuket Hyderabad 22:30 00:35 Hyderabad Phuket 11:50 17:05 Saturday* & Sunday Phuket Hyderabad 18:05 20:10 *Starting from 15th Feb Delhi-Guwahati-Dibrugarh Schedule from 1st February 2025 Delhi Guwahati 09:10 11:40 Daily Guwahati Dibrugarh 12:15 13:05 Daily Dibrugarh Guwahati 13:45 15:15 Daily Guwahati Delhi 15:50 19:00 Daily Commenting on the new launches, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said: “We are delighted to announce Phuket and Dibrugarh as the newest additions to our growing network. Phuket, with its dynamic and vibrant appeal, further strengthens our presence in Southeast Asia, while Dibrugarh, our fifth destination in Northeast India, highlights our commitment to fostering growth in this vital region. This winter marks a significant milestone for Air India Express, as we expanded our network to over 50 destinations. This achievement is powered by our rapidly growing fleet, which now exceeds 90 aircraft and is poised to cross the 100 mark in early 2025. With equal focus on enhancing domestic connectivity from metros to Tier-2 cities and short and medium haul international routes, we remain steadfast in our commitment to enabling meaningful connections and personalised travel experiences with unique Indian warmth.” Air India Express will also offer convenient one-stop flights to Phuket from 16 cities across its network, including Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jeddah, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Pune, Riyadh, Varanasi, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam, via Hyderabad. With direct flights to Guwahati, Air India Express will provide convenient one-stop connections from Dibrugarh to five major Indian cities: Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Kolkata. Renowned as the ‘Tea City of India,’ Dibrugarh is a vital industrial and cultural hub in Upper Assam, thriving on tea, oil, and tourism. This addition reflects Air India Express’s commitment to creating meaningful connections between places, people, and cultures, further enhancing opportunities for trade, tourism, and exploration. From Delhi: Air India Express connects Delhi with 17 domestic destinations, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Goa, Guwahati, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Lucknow, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Surat and four international destinations, Bahrain, Dammam, Muscat and Sharjah with direct flights. Additionally, the airline connects 14 domestic destinations, Agartala, Kozhikode, Chennai, Dimapur, Dibrugarh, Hyderabad, Imphal, Kannur, Kolkata, Patna, Port Blair, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam and 7 international destinations, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Riyadh with one stop flights. From Guwahati: Air India Express operates 140 weekly flights connecting directly to 10 domestic destinations: Agartala, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dimapur, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, and Kolkata. The airline also provides one-stop connectivity to 20 domestic destinations: Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bhubaneswar, Kozhikode, Goa, Indore, Jammu, Kannur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam. For international travel, Air India Express offers one-stop connectivity to seven destinations: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Dubai, Muscat, Sharjah, and Singapore. From Hyderabad: Air India Express operates 215 weekly flights from Hyderabad, connecting directly to 20 domestic destinations including Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Pune, Srinagar, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam and four international destinations, Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh and Phuket. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 12 domestic destinations: Agartala, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Delhi, Dimapur, Imphal, Kannur, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Ranchi, and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) and 10 international destinations including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Singapore.
Air India Express’s first flight takes off from Surat to Bangkok
Air India Express, the first airline to bring international connectivity to Surat with its flights to the UAE, has achieved another proud milestone by launching operations to its 50th destination—Bangkok. This exciting new service marks a significant step in Surat’s global connectivity, with four weekly flights now linking the city to the vibrant capital of Thailand, further expanding Air India Express’s footprint in Southeast Asia after its successful operations to Singapore The inaugural Air India Express flight from Surat to Bangkok takes off at 09:35 IST with a full capacity of 175 enthusiastic guests, marking a strong start to this new route. The flight lands in the Thai capital at 15:35 local time, followed by the first return flight from Bangkok to Surat, departing at 16:35 local time and arriving at 19:35 IST. A celebratory event was held at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, to mark the arrival of Air India Express to the Thai skies. The occasion brought together senior officials from the Government of Thailand, the Embassy of India, the airport authority, the travel trade community, and representatives from Air India and Air India Express. Celebrations were also held at Surat International Airport, where the first guest on this inaugural flight was presented with a ceremonial boarding card to commemorate the special occasion. Over the next week, the airline will commence operations to Bangkok from three other cities; tri-weekly flights from Pune will begin on December 21, 2024, four weekly flights from Amritsar, starting 27 December, 2024, and tri-weekly flights from Lucknow, commencing on 28 December, 2024. Schedule effective December 20, 2024 (all timings are local) Departure Arrival Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency Surat Bangkok 09:35 15.35 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Bangkok Surat 16.35 19.35 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Schedule effective December 21, 2024 (all timings are local) Pune Bangkok 08:40 14:30 Tue, Thu, Sat Bangkok Pune 15:35 18:25 Tue, Thu, Sat Schedule effective December 27, 2024 (all timings are local) Amritsar Bangkok 10:40 17:00 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Bangkok Amritsar 18:00 22:00 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Schedule effective December 28, 2024 (all timings are local) Lucknow Bangkok 11:40 17:00 Tue, Thu, Sat Bangkok Lucknow 18:00 20:50 Tue, Thu, Sat Travellers from Surat can book end-to-end holiday packages, including accommodation, transport, and activities, through Air India Express’s ‘Xpress Holidays’ platform, offering specially curated deals. ‘Xpress Holidays’ can be accessed under the Product and Services section on the airline’s website. From Surat: Air India Express operates 40 weekly flights from Surat connecting directly to seven destinations including Bengaluru, Bangkok, Chennai, Delhi, Dubai, Hyderabad and Sharjah. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 22 domestic destinations: Agartala, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chennai, Goa, Gwalior, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mangalore, Patna, Ranchi, Sri Vijaya Puram, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam and 5 international destinations: Bahrain, Dammam, Jeddah, Muscat and Riyadh.
Etihad Airways and Chennai Super Kings unveil striking new livery
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has revealed a brand new livery featuring the colours and branding of its partner, Indian cricket giants the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The aircraft, which is the first Airbus A320neo to be operated by a UAE carrier and 20% more fuel efficient than previous generation aircraft, will serve on Etihad’s short haul routes. The aircraft’s inaugural flight will take place in December to CSK’s home base in Chennai, India, delighting the millions of fans visiting and residing in the city. Arik De, chief revenue and commercial officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We are delighted to once again demonstrate our commitment to the Indian market and celebrate our partnership with CSK with this stunning new livery in the bold yellow and blue colours of the Chennai Super Kings. We are incredibly proud of our partnership with CSK and the joy that cricket brings to so many people around the world. “With our rapidly expanding global network, we are able to showcase the CSK special livery to millions of people in destinations wide and far, and bring more fans globally to the game we love and enjoy,” he added. In February, Etihad became official sponsor of the Indian Premier League team, CSK, for the 2024 season, with a special ceremony launching the partnership held in Chennai and attended by thousands of fans. Etihad has since brought the partnership to life at matches with engaging fan experiences and activations, including distributing bespoke whistles in the shape of aircraft for fans to cheer on the players in the traditional CSK style ‘whistle podu’. Etihad operates 181 flights per week to 11 Indian cities, connecting Indian guests to a wide range of destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. In 2024, the airline launched new routes to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, as well as the ‘pink city’ of Jaipur and added frequencies to key gateways of Mumbai and Delhi. In September, Etihad celebrated 20 years of flying to India with a red-carpet event at the Ice Factory Bellard Estate, Mumbai, attended by Bollywood celebrities including Katrina Kaif, Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi among others.
IndiGo codeshares with Japan Airlines
This strategic partnership will enable JAL to expand its connectivity to India initially, while offering IndiGo customers more travel options on JAL’s extensive domestic and international network in later phases. IndiGo, holding over 60% market share as India’s leading airline, and JAL will begin codesharing on domestic routes within India that connect to JAL-operated flights to/from Delhi and Bengaluru. Currently, JAL operates daily services between Tokyo (Haneda) and Delhi, and five times weekly services between Tokyo(Narita) and Bengaluru. Through this new partnership with IndiGo, JAL will be able to establish a comprehensive network across India, connecting to numerous major cities via JAL-operated flights. Abhijit DasGupta, Senior Vice President Network Planning & Revenue Management, IndiGo said: “We are delighted to introduce new options for connectivity between India and Japan. This codeshare agreement will further strengthen business, trade and tourism related travel between India and Japan. It will also enable passengers of both airlines to explore some of the most culturally rich destinations in India and Japan, known for their history, culinary experiences, nightlife and significant landmarks. At a time when both the countries are strategically working together, this codeshare will add to the strengthening bilateral ties between India and Japan. This expansion is a part of IndiGo’s commitment to delivering on its promise of affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience across an unparalleled network.” Ross Leggett, Managing Executive Officer, Senior Vice President Route Marketing, Japan Airlines, said: “ We are thrilled to announce our new codeshare partnership with IndiGo, the airline with the largest domestic network in India, renowned for its high-quality service. This partnership will enable travelers between India and Japan to book their flights on a single ticket, enjoying the exceptional services of both IndiGo and Japan Airlines. India has seen remarkable economic growth in recent years, which is leading to a significant increase in air travel demand between Japan and India. Both carriers are excited to embark on this partnership, aiming to further contribute to the market by providing customers with more convenient and seamless travel options. We believe that this collaboration will not only enhance connectivity between the two countries but also foster stronger cultural and economic ties. By leveraging these codeshare connections, customers will have access to 18 destinations in India, offering a wider range of options for tourists, business travelers, and leisure seekers. With IndiGo's unparalleled network, on-time performance, and exceptional service, JAL is committed to delivering an outstanding travel experience to even more passengers. Both airlines look forward to further expanding their cooperation in the future, offering even greater convenience and travel options. [Details on Japan Airlines marketed flights] - For travel starting December 16, 2024 (Codeshare flights are subject to government approval) - Reservation and ticket sales will be available from December 4, 2024 Applicable Routes Operated by IndiGo* - Delhi-Ahmedabad - Delhi-Amritsar - Delhi-Bengaluru - Delhi-Mumbai - Delhi-Kolkata - Delhi-Coimbatore - Delhi-Kochi - Delhi-Goa - Delhi-Hyderabad - Delhi-Leh - Delhi-Lucknow - Delhi-Chennai - Delhi-Pune - Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram - Delhi-Varanasi - Bengaluru-Ahmedabad - Bengaluru-Amritsar - Bengaluru-Mumbai - Bengaluru-Kolkata - Bengaluru-Coimbatore - Bengaluru-Kochi - Bengaluru-Goa - Bengaluru-Hyderabad - Bengaluru-Chandigarh - Bengaluru-Lucknow - Bengaluru-Chennai - Bengaluru-Pune - Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram - Bengaluru-Trichy - Bengaluru-Varanasi Applicable Routes Operated by Japan Airlines* - Tokyo(Haneda)-Bangkok - Tokyo(Narita)-Bangkok - Osaka(Kansai)-Bangkok - Tokyo(Haneda)-Singapore - Tokyo(Narita) -Singapore * subject to government approval 【Planned Codeshare Routes】
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