August 24, 2024News

Air India Confirms More Flights To Kolkata From Four Cities

The festive period in India is fast approaching, and Air India aims to make the most of it. To cater to increased demand during the Durga Puja festivities, the airline has announced additional flights to Kolkata for a temporary period from four cities. The frequency has increased between Delhi and Kolkata from August 15 with an extra flight (AI702) that leaves the Indian capital at 02:20 and lands in Kolkata at 04:35. The return leg – AI703 – departs Kolkata and lands in Delhi at 05:25 and 07:45, respectively.

Starting September 20, 2024, Air India will operate daily direct flights to the capital of West Bengal from Bengaluru and Hyderabad. From Bengaluru, flight AI524 will depart at 12:10 (11:55 on Sundays) and land in Kolkata at 14:35. The service back, flight AI525, will leave Kolkata and arrive in Karnataka’s capital at 17:40 and 19:50, respectively. Similarly, flight AI529 will depart from Hyderabad at 20:30 and arrive in Kolkata at 22:40. Those travelling the other way can board AI530, which will fly out of Kolkata at 15:15 and land in Hyderabad at 17:40.

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Lastly, an extra flight between Kolkata and Mumbai. That comes into play from September 25 until October 13, 2024. Flight AI689 will fly passengers out of Mumbai and drop at Kolkata at 12:10 and 14:55, respectively. The return leg – AI690 – will depart from Kolkata at 15:40 and arrive in the capital of Maharashtra at 18:35.

The daily nonstop extra service to Kolkata from Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad will remain active until October 26, 2024.

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September 18, 2024

British Airways To Offer London-Tbilisi Route From Next Year

UK’s flag carrier, British Airways, has confirmed the addition of a new route from its primary hub London Heathrow. Starting March 30, 2025, the airline will operate direct services to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The flight, using an Airbus A320neo, will be offered four times weekly.

The outbound flight, BA890, will depart from London Heathrow at 21:25 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and land in the Georgian capital at 05:30 the next day. The flight back, BA391, will depart from Tbilisi at 07:10 and arrive at London Heathrow at 09:40 on Wednesdays. The same flight on Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays will leave 20 minutes later and arrive in London at 10:00. All times mentioned are local.

Travellers will have two cabin options aboard the single-aisle jet – Club Europe (Business) and Euro Traveller (Economy). Those opting for the latter will get a complimentary drink and snack. In contrast, flyers in the former category will get lounge access, a full meal service, priority boarding and extra baggage allowance, all included in their ticket fare. The airline is accepting bookings with return ticket prices starting at GBP 275.

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September 18, 2024

Vietnam Airlines To Begin Direct Flights Between Hanoi And Milan

Vietnam’s flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has confirmed a new nonstop route to Europe, bringing the total to nine. Beginning July 1, 2025, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Milan, Italy, from Hanoi on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner will serve passengers on the newly announced route. The airline also plans to link Milan with Ho Chi Minh City after 2025.

For Italy, Vietnam is the largest trading partner in the ASEAN. On the other hand, Italy is ranked as the fourth largest trading partner within the European Union. Establishing a direct link between Milan and Vietnam is based on the rise of travellers. Last year, the Southeast Asian nation welcomed 81,000 tourists from Italy, about 89 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. In the first quarter of 2024, a 32 per cent rise in travellers from Italy to Vietnam has been recorded compared to the same period in 2019.

Vietnam Airlines’ present European network already includes direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Paris, Frankfurt, and London. Next month, a direct service to Munich, Germany, will strengthen the carrier’s presence in Europe.