Inaugural flight took off from Dehradun at 16:30 and landed in Bengaluru at 19:30
Air India Express, India’s first budget international airline, has started operating from Dehradun Airport with the launch of daily direct flights to Bengaluru.
According to a press statement, the inaugural flight took off from Dehradun at 16:30 and landed in Bengaluru at 19:30.
“The start of Air India Express services from Dehradun marks an important milestone for civil aviation in our state. Enhanced connectivity to Bengaluru will provide a significant boost to tourism, trade, and investment opportunities in Uttarakhand, while also strengthening links for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs with one of India’s most dynamic cities. We welcome Air India Express and look forward to the positive impact this connectivity will bring to our people and economy,” says Dhami.
With this launch, travellers from Dehradun gain one-stop connectivity to 18 destinations including Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, North Goa, Pune, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam through Bengaluru, adds the statement.
“We are delighted to commence operations from Dehradun, our 58th station, with daily direct flights to Bengaluru, our largest domestic hub. This is the third new station launched this month, following Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, underscoring the rapid expansion of our network. The new route not only connects Uttarakhand directly with Bengaluru’s economic and educational hubs but also offers convenient one-stop connections to 18 more cities across India. With our fleet now crossing 115 aircraft, we are scaling up, building a stronger, more accessible network that reflects the aspirations of modern India,” says Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express.
The statement adds that in addition to network expansion, Air India Express has recently launched its ‘Book Direct’ campaign, encouraging travellers to book directly on its website and mobile app. Passengers who book direct enjoy benefits such as up to 20 pc off with promo codes and bank offers, zero convenience fee on app and net banking payments on the website, exclusive discounts for students, senior citizens, and armed forces personnel, and pre-book hot meals from the ‘Gourmair’ menu at up to 50 pc off. Additionally, clients booking with Mastercard debit and credit cards enjoy flat discounts of INR 250 on domestic flights and INR 600 on international flights.