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IndiGo connects Kerala to the blue lagoon: Announces new flights between Kozhikode, Kochi and Agatti island
IndiGo has announced three new routes between Kozhikode-Kochi, Kochi-Agatti and Kozhikode-Agatti via Kochi, starting from May 01, 2024. These flights will cater to the increasing demand for travel from these destinations and enable enhanced inter and intrastate connectivity in the country. IndiGo has recently started daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Agatti, the 88th domestic and 121st overall destination to join the extensive 6E network. With these new routes connecting Agatti to/from Kochi and Kozhikode will provide business and leisure travellers with enhanced flight options, increased accessibility, and improved connectivity to the Lakshadweep archipelago. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, said: “We are pleased to announce these three new routes bolstering our connectivity with the scenic Agatti island in Lakshadweep, the latest addition to the 6E network. These routes will not only enhance accessibility to/from Kerala and beyond but with the upcoming summer holiday season, will also significantly contribute to travel, tourism, and trade in the region. As India’s leading carrier, we remain committed to delivering on our promise of providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences.” Kozhikode, formerly known as Calicut, is a vibrant city in the southern state of Kerala. Famous for its historical significance, beautiful beaches, and delectable cuisine, the coastal city offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. It was a significant spice trade center and is close to Kappad Beach, where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in 1498. Some top tourist attractions in Kozhikode are the peaceful backwaters, Kozhippara falls, Thusharagiri waterfalls, Beypore, and Kakkayam. Kochi, also referred to as Cochin, is an enchanting city situated on the southwest coast of India in Kerala. Popularly known as ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, it is a flourishing port city that offers a rich blend of mesmerising natural beauty and vibrant culture. Serving as Kerala’s commercial, industrial, and financial capital, it is the crowning jewel of the state’s tourism landscape. With gorgeous beaches, a far-reaching shoreline and breathtaking backwaters, expansive tea plantations, numerous spice estates, lush greenery, striking architecture, and ancient temples, it serves as an exceptional holiday destination for travellers with diverse tastes and interests. Known for its stunning beaches, Agatti island is a 6 km long land terrain blessed with aquatic diversity. Home to the archipelago's only airstrip, it connects Lakshadweep to the rest of India and the world. Agatti is popular amongst those looking for a bit of deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, sailing, skiing, and kayaking. The island also serves as an ideal base for exploring the uninhabited and serene isles of Bangaram, Pitti, Thinnakara, Parali-I and Parali-II, which lie in close proximity. Flight Schedule: Flight No. Origin Destination Frequency Effective Departure Arrival 6E 7005 Kozhikode Kochi Daily May 01, 2024 10:20 10:55 6E 7006 Kochi Kozhikode Daily May 01, 2024 13:45 14:30 6E 7005 Kochi Agatti Daily May 01, 2024 11:25 13:00 6E 7006 Agatti Kochi Daily May 01, 2024 12:10 13:25 6E 7005 Kozhikode Agatti Daily May 01, 2024 10:20 13:00 Via Kochi 6E 7006 Agatti Kozhikode Daily May 01, 2024 12:10 14:30
Gulf Air makes new changes for flights to India
Gulf Air (GF), the national carrier of Bahrain, continues refining its India flight network. The airline will have notable adjustments now coming in for the summer 2025 season. Gulf Air had made major adjustments to its India network in the winter 2024 season as well. Further, the airline will make more modifications, including reductions on select routes and expansions on others. As informed by a news report in Aviation A2Z. Gulf Air India flight adjustments These further adjustments show Gulf Air’s efforts to optimize its operations and better align with passenger demand across its key markets in India. The changes are coming to the South-Indian cities. As per The Indian Aviation Guy on Twitter (X), Gulf Air (GF) will make changes in its network from four Indian cities. Two of these cities will see reductions in the flights operated by Gulf Air (GF). The airline will end up flying to the city along the Malabar coast in the state of Kerela – Kozhikode, also known as Calicut. The last flight is set to fly out of Kozhikode (CCJ) on 28th March 2025. Gulf Air (GF) currently operates 4 times a week flights and competes with Air India Express (AIX). Air India Express (AIX) also operates 4 times a week flights in the sector. Kerela is traditionally believed to have a high demand to the Gulf region. This move by the airline is rather shocking. However, there is no clear reason as to why the airline is ending its operations to Kozhikode (CCJ). Maybe, Gulf Air (GF) is not able to compete with Air India Express (AIX) in the sector. Bengaluru (BLR): Bengaluru (BLR) will see the largest capacity addition by Gulf Air (GF) in the summer season of 2025. The airline plans to double its presence in Bengaluru (BLR). Reportedly, Gulf Air (GF) has opened bookings for a 2nd flight which will be operating 7 times a week. The airline currently operates flights to Bengaluru (BLR) 7 times a week. With the introduction of this new flight, the airline will have double capacity to the city. The airline a few weeks ago had planned to reduce the frequency to Bengaluru (BLR) to 6x weekly. However, it seems that the airline was in the process of updating the GDS (Global Distribution System). Gulf Air now plans to fly 2 times a day starting from 31st March 2025. Goa Dabolim (GOI): Gulf Air (GF) will increase the flights to 7 times a week. The airline flies 4 times a week in the sector now. The introduction of daily flights reflects the strong and growing travel demand to Goa. There is no other airline operating in the sector. Kochi (COK): Gulf Air will reduce the flight frequency to 3x weekly starting from 6th April 2025. The airline operates 4x weekly flights now with Airbus A320 aircraft. Gulf Air competes with Air India Express (AIX) in the sector. Air India Express (AIX) flies 6 times a week between Kochi (COK) and Bahrain (BAH).
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.
Saudia to increase frequencies to India
Recognizing India’s immense potential for inbound tourism, Saudia is focused on increasing flight frequencies and enhancing its service offerings. With over five decades of service in India, Saudia is set to enhance its connectivity and cater to the evolving needs of Indian guests as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative.Saudia is poised to deepen its commitment to the Indian market, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding operations and service offerings. To enhance the travel experience for Indian passengers, Saudia is focused on increasing flight frequencies and enhancing its service offerings. The airline supports various travel purposes, including tourism, business, and religious pilgrimages such as Hajj and Umrah. In line with its digital transformation strategy, Saudia had launched the BETA version of Travel Companion (TC), an AI-powered platform designed to elevate the travel experience for passengers. This innovative service offers personalized solutions, enabling travellers to seamlessly book hotels, transportation, and activities through trusted providers, ensuring a smoother and more convenient journey from start to finish. Furthermore, Saudia has revamped its AlFursan loyalty program, making it easier for members to manage rewards, track mileage, and upgrade their membership levels. Saudia’s growth initiatives are closely tied to Saudi Vision 2030, a strategic initiative aimed at transforming the Kingdom into a global tourism hub. Saudia’s efforts to connect Indian guests to Saudi Arabia is expected to play a key role in supporting the Kingdom’s goal of welcoming 330 million visitors by 2030, as these travelers contribute to both the religious, business, and leisure tourism sectors that are integral to this ambitious vision. Currently, the airline operates 54 weekly flights across six major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin and Kozhikode, solidifying its position as a leading Gulf carrier in India. Saudia recognizes India’s immense potential for inbound tourism, with a goal of attracting 7.5 million Indian visitors annually by 2030. This ambitious target aligns with the Kingdom’s vision to position tourism as a pivotal component of its economy, making India a vital source of visitors to Saudi Arabia.
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.
Air India Express to fly daily between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada
Air India Express Enhances Connectivity from Visakhapatnam with 28 Weekly Flights, Offering Direct Service to 3 Destinations and Convenient One-Stop Connections to 24 Cities. The Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, inaugurated the new Air India Express daily flight connecting Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada at Visakhapatnam International Airport. The event was attended by Members of Parliament Kesineni Sivanath and Golla Babu Rao, as well as Member of Legislative Assembly P.G.V.R. Naidu (Gana Babu). The service features convenient timings, with flights departing Visakhapatnam at 9:35 AM and arriving in Vijayawada at 10:35 AM. The return flight leaves Vijayawada at 7:55 PM, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 9:00 PM, ensuring seamless intra-state travel. Speaking at the inauguration, Union Minister Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, stated: “The new daily flights between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada by Air India Express will serve the distinct needs of both cities—Visakhapatnam with its focus on industry and tourism, and Vijayawada, the capital, as the centre of administration and commerce. This service will enhance accessibility for business, education, and tourism, supporting economic activity and social mobility within Andhra Pradesh. I congratulate Air India Express on its rapid expansion across India’s domestic network, significantly enhancing connectivity to cities throughout the country.” Commenting on the launch of the new route, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said: “At Air India Express, we are excited to contribute to the growth story of India’s emerging urban centres and express our gratitude to the Hon’ble Minister for inaugurating our new flight on Visakhapatnam – Vijayawada route. With a rapidly growing fleet of about 90 aircraft that continues to expand, we are committed to meeting the connectivity needs of a dynamic economy and will make every effort to improve travel options that support the aspirations of these vibrant regions.” Operations from Vishakhapatnam: From Vishakhapatnam, Air India Express operates 28 weekly flights directly connecting to three domestic destinations including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada. The airline provides one-stop connectivity to 21 domestic destinations: Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Srinagar, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, and Varanasi and three international destinations, including Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh. Operations from Vijayawada: From Vijayawada, Air India Express operates 23 weekly flights directly connecting to three domestic destinations including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Vishakhapatnam and one international destination: Sharjah. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 15 domestic destinations: Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Varanasi
Air India Express to fly to Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
Air India Express has announced the addition of two new stations—Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)—marking another milestone in the airline’s rapidly growing domestic network. Starting 1st December 2024, Jammu will be connected with direct flights to Delhi and Srinagar. On the same day, Air India Express will start direct flights from Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) to Bengaluru and Kolkata. Flight Schedule from 01 December 2024 (All timings are local) Departure Arrival Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency Jammu Delhi 15:45 17:20 Daily Delhi Jammu 10:45 12:10 Daily Jammu Srinagar 12:40 13:40 Daily Srinagar Jammu 14:15 15:10 Daily Port Blair Bengaluru 13:50 16:20 Daily Bengaluru Port Blair 10:50 13:15 Daily Port Blair Kolkata 8:35, 12:20 10:45; 14:35 2x Daily Kolkata Port Blair 5:40, 9:20 7:50, 11:40 2x Daily Commenting on the introduction of these new additions, Aloke Singh, managing director, Air India Express, said: “We are delighted to announce the expansion of our domestic network to Jammu and the Andaman Islands this holiday season. AIX continues to scale up its presence in the domestic India market, on the back of a rapidly growing fleet. We have recently added stations and capacity in the north-east and south, and now offer a compelling pan-India domestic product, besides our large, short haul international, living up to our mission of being new India’s Smart Connector.” Further enhancing the convenience of travellers, Air India Express offers 'Xpress Holidays', a convenient platform that empowers travellers to book their entire vacation, including flights, accommodation, transport, and activities, in one place. Powered by MakeMyTrip, Xpress Jammu: From Jammu, Air India Express will operate 14 weekly flights directly connecting to two domestic destinations including Delhi and Srinagar. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to nine domestic destinations: Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Mumbai, Pune, and Surat and three international destination including Bahrain, Dammam, and Muscat. Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair): From Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Air India Express will operate 21 weekly flights directly connecting to two domestic destinations including Bengaluru and Kolkata. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 15 domestic destinations: Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Varanasi, Vijayawada and one international destination – Abu Dhabi. Srinagar: From Srinagar, Air India Express operates 53 weekly flights directly connecting to three domestic destinations including Delhi, Hyderabad, and Jammu. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 18 domestic destinations: Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Ranchi, Surat, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam and six international destination including Bahrain, Dammam, Jeddah, and Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah. Delhi: From Delhi, Air India Express operates 307 weekly flights directly connecting to 17 domestic destinations including Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Ranchi, Surat, and Srinagar and four international destinations: Bahrain, Dammam, Muscat, and Sharjah. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 12 domestic destinations: Agartala, Chennai, Hyderabad, Imphal, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and six international destinations including Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Ras al-Khaimah, and Riyadh. Bengaluru: From Bengaluru, Air India Express operates 379 weekly flights directly connecting to 25 domestic destinations including Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Gwalior, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kochi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Pune, Ranchi, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and one international destination, Abu Dhabi. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to four domestic destinations: Amritsar, Imphal, Agartala, Srinagar and 13 international destinations including Al Ain, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Salalah, Sharjah, and Singapore. Kolkata: From Kolkata, Air India Express operates 188 weekly flights directly connecting to 14 domestic destinations including Agartala, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Surat, and Varanasi. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 13 domestic destinations: Ayodhya, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Gwalior, Goa, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam and nine international destinations including Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore.
Air India Express adds “Jamdani” tail art on its new aircraft
Joining the festivities of Durga Puja in West Bengal, Air India Express showcased its brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with tail art inspired by the traditional “Jamdani” design at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. Jamdani is a renowned pattern from Bengal, known for its delicate handloom creations, typically featuring intricate floral, vine, leaf, and geometric motifs. Deeply rooted in Bengali culture, Jamdani plays a significant role in weddings, festivals, and other celebrations. To commemorate the special occasion, Air India Express employees dressed in traditional Jamdani attire welcomed the aircraft, registered VT-BXG, to Kolkata. The aircraft operated on the Kolkata – Jaipur route. Another new aircraft of Air India Express, registered VT-BXU, which recently joined the fleet, features a vibrant Kantha design on its tail. Kantha, also from Bengal, originated as a method of repurposing old saris and clothes into quilts and blankets. The designs often portray everyday life, folk stories, and nature, showcasing the craftsmanship of local artisans. Since launching its refreshed brand identity in October 2023, Air India Express has continued its unique tradition of featuring a variable tailfin design inspired by the rich art and crafts heritage of the country, with a unique design on the tail of every new aircraft. The airline has already added 35 new aircraft to its fleet since last year, and now has a total fleet size of 89 narrowbody Airbus and Boeing aircraft. With 217 weekly flights from West Bengal, Air India Express remains dedicated to providing personalised product and service offerings with a sense of unique Indian warmth, while celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. Kolkata: Air India Express operates 154 weekly flights, connecting Kolkata to 12 domestic destinations: Agartala, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Kochi, Surat, and Varanasi. The airline also offers convenient one-stop connectivity to 14 domestic destinations: Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bombay, Delhi, Goa, Gwalior, Indore, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Vishakhapatnam. Internationally, it connects passengers to Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, and Singapore. Bagdogra: With 63 weekly flights, Air India Express connects Bagdogra to five domestic destinations: Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Additionally, the airline provides convenient one-stop connectivity to 19 domestic destinations: Amritsar, Bhubaneshwar, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Imphal, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Pune, Ranchi, Surat, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, and Vishakhapatnam. Internationally, it connects Bagdogra to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Jeddah, Muscat, Sharjah, and Singapore.
Etihad Airways celebrates two decades of connecting India to Abu Dhabi and beyond
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating 20 years of flying to India this month. Etihad launched flights to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai, on the 26 September 2004, quickly followed by New Delhi on 1 December 2004. Etihad’s network significantly expanded over the subsequent decades, and following the addition of flights to Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Jaipur earlier this year, Etihad now flies to 11 gateways in India. Etihad has also expanded seat capacity between Abu Dhabi and India this year with additional flight frequencies to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Etihad is now operating more than 50 extra flights per week to India, compared to last summer, providing more convenient departure timings and therefore more flexibility with onward connections. Celebrating the milestone, Antonoaldo Neves, chief executive officer, Etihad Airways, said: “India is a strategically important market for Etihad and we’re extremely proud to be celebrating 20 years of flying to this incredible country. When the young and ambitious Etihad launched flights to Mumbai in 2004, it was Etihad’s 8th global destination and since then we’ve expanded to 80 destinations with a vision to offer 125 destinations by 2030. “This year, we are proud to offer Indian travellers a greater number of flight options from 11 gateways across India making Etihad the leading airline for connectivity for Indian travellers to the Middle East, Europe and North America.” The airline launched its 20-year celebrations with the Airbus A380 commencing operations between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi three times per week until the end of the year. Indian travellers can now enjoy the unique flying experience of this iconic double-decker aircraft from Mumbai. Celebrate with 20% off To celebrate the 20th anniversary, Etihad is offering discounts of up to 20% on flights to and from India when booking through etihad.com. The sale runs from 19 to 21 September for travel from 1 October 2024 to 15 March 2025. Travellers wishing to make the most of the sale can take advantage of incredible fares to worldwide destinations such as the historic city of Boston and the big apple, New York in the US, to the city of romance, Paris, or the exciting cultural capital of London. What’s more, guests flying through Abu Dhabi can take advantage of a complimentary two-night hotel stay on the way to their end destination through Etihad’s Abu Dhabi Stopover programme which is available year-round for bookings on etihad.com. Powerful partnerships To further demonstrate its commitment to the Indian market, Etihad has invested in meaningful partnerships with brands that resonate with consumers from Bollywood to Cricket. Earlier in the year, Etihad became the Official Sponsor of the Chennai Super Kings one of the leading teams in the Indian Premier League. Etihad brought the partnership to life with activations at every match including gifting fans with yellow aircraft shaped whistles to cheer on their team, as well as featuring the legendary player MS Dhoni in its TV advertising. And in celebration of its 20th anniversary this month, Etihad announced it will be the Official Front of Shirt sponsor for Mumbai City FC, one of the top-performing professional football teams in India having won two Indian Super League titles and two Indian Super League Cups. Beyond sport, Etihad brought on board Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif as a brand ambassador. Appearing in several of the airline’s advertisements showcasing Etihad’s remarkable guest experience, much-loved Katrina’s experience on Etihad was enjoyed by millions of viewers worldwide. Local flavours This summer, Etihad also commenced local catering for flights departing from India, offering fresh, regionally curated cuisine on board. Through collaborations with local chefs and caterers in each of Etihad’s 11 Indian destinations, Etihad now offers regionalised menus, local delicacies and the freshest ingredients to guests departing from India. Guests departing Delhi will enjoy cuisine reflecting the country's gastronomic heritage with a delightful blend of Mughlai, Punjabi, and street food influences. From Mumbai, guests will enjoy a touch of Maharashtrian cuisine, known for its bold flavours and extensive use of spices. Guests flying from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and destinations across Kerala will similarly find a local twist in their menus. As well as setting Etihad apart in its culinary standards, this also demonstrates Etihad’s commitment to the markets it serves, by choosing local suppliers and producers which support job creation and the local economy. A tailored offering for travellers from India In its sincere commitment to the Indian market, Etihad recently became the first foreign carrier to launch a Hindi language website, making the booking experience more accessible for its guests. On board, Etihad’s guests are treated to a wide range of multi-language programming including the latest Bollywood blockbusters, box sets and music videos. Indian movies can be enjoyed in a selection of languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Telegu, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati and Marathi. Etihad employees Etihad employs more than 10,000 employees of 140 nationalities based in Abu Dhabi and its global offices. Around 1,700 employees are of Indian nationality, occupying a wide range of commercial and operational roles across the business. They are among the many Indian professionals who live and work in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
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