Air India Express Expands Winter Services in West Bengal

Air India Express has expanded its winter services from Kolkata and Bagdogra, increasing weekly flights from 168 to over 230. The expansion includes new routes and aircraft with cultural designs, reinforcing the airline's commitment to enhancing trade and tourism in West Bengal and beyond.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 15-11-2024 17:44 IST | Created: 15-11-2024 17:44 IST
Air India Express Expands Winter Services in West Bengal
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Air India Express announced a significant expansion of its services from West Bengal's Kolkata and Bagdogra airports, boosting weekly flights from 168 to over 230 for the upcoming winter season.

This growth includes new direct routes connecting Kolkata with Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) and Indore, and Bagdogra with Chennai, aimed at fostering trade and tourism in the region, according to Dr. Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India Express.

The airline also introduced two new aircraft adorned with "Jamdani" and "Kantha" inspired designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of West Bengal.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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