Air India Express announces direct flights from Ayodhya to Bengaluru, Kolkata from Jan 17

Air India Express to start direct flights connecting Ayodhya with Bengaluru and Kolkata from January 17.

Published on: Dec 30, 2023, 16:48:40 IST

By Yamini C S

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In good news for flyers, Air India Express has announced direct flights between Ayodhya, Bengaluru as well as Kolkata from January 17. Mass and public transport between the holy city and various others in India is being established across mediums rapidly ahead of the much anticipated Lord Shri Ram temple's consecration ceremony on January 22.

The airline had recently also announced the launch of direct flights between Ayodhya and Delhi.

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“Flights on the Bengaluru-Ayodhya and Kolkata-Ayodhya routes will be launched on January 17. The carrier will operate its inaugural flights between Ayodhya and Delhi on Saturday, alongside the inauguration of the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham,” A press release from the airline said.

Air India Express Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Ankur Garg, spoke to news agency PTI about the launch of the additional flights, and said, “As pivotal hubs in our network, Bengaluru and Kolkata will serve as gateways to Ayodhya, providing pilgrims from South India and Eastern India with convenient one-stop itineraries.”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the temple town on Saturday morning to inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport there, aprat from which he also launched the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station, flagged off two Amrit Bharat and six Vande Bharat trains, and inaugurated developmental projects worth ₹15,700 crore.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
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