Air India, Bangalore International Airport sign deal to make Bengaluru airport aviation hub

The aim of this agreement is to boost air travel connectivity to and from India over the next few years, BIAL said in a statement on Monday.

Published on: Apr 8, 2024, 16:07:25 IST

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Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Bangalore International Airport Limited have entered into an agreement to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub in south India.

Passengers at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore. (livemint.com)

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The aim of this agreement is to boost air travel connectivity to and from India over the next few years, BIAL said in a statement on Monday.

BIAL said that Air India and other Tata Group airlines – AIX and Vistara--will collaborate with them to enhance international connectivity, operational efficiency, and passenger experience over the next five years.

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This includes strengthening the group’s presence at the Kempegowda International Airport here through an enhanced network and establishing a dedicated domestic lounge for premium and frequent travellers of Tata Group airlines Air India and Vistara.

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As part of this initiative, Air India has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Karnataka to establish comprehensive Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at BLR airport.

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Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More