Air India to launch 12 new flights

With an aim to beef-up regional connectivity in the country and start new international connections, Air India plans to add two new international destinations and increase frequencies on popular domestic routes like Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Leh till July 2017. 

Post the successful commencement of direct non-stop flights to San-Francisco, Madrid, Vienna and Ahemdabad- Newark via London, Air India shall  start direct flight operations on Delhi-Washington-Delhi route in July 2017. This flight will be the fifth direct connection with the US and shall be operated by Boeing 777 aircraft. To establish connectivity with the Scandinavian countries, the flag carrier will commence a direct non-stop flight to Copenhagen, in May 2017. This flight service will offer convenient onward connections to Scandinavian Countries-Sweden, Norway and Kingdom of Denmark, Denmark. 

In May 2017, Air India is looking to offer a real treat to Indian travellers by connecting Bangkok, one of the most favoured tourist destinations by starting direct flight operations on Chandigarh-Bangkok-Chandigarh and Kolkata-Bangkok-Kolkata sectors besides starting a second frequency from Delhi. On the domestic circuit, Air India will add new frequencies on various routes apart from starting new connections to bolster regional connectivity.