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Plans 23 Domestic, 20 Int’l Destinations Through Connecting Flights

IndiGo will launch commercial flight operations from the new Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar on June 15, becoming the airport's first carrier. The airline will progressively connect NIA to over 16 domestic destinations, expanding air connectivity for western Uttar Pradesh and the NCR.

No Flights On Lko Route After June 15 On Website, IndiGo Says Daily Flights To City From July 1

Noida International Airport (NIA) faces controversy over high charges for airlines and passengers, negating its lower VAT advantage over Delhi's IGI Airport. IndiGo warns this will make flying from Noida costlier, potentially deterring fliers and impacting the new airport's success. Despite the operator's defense, fares are comparable, offering no cost incentive for passengers.

Air India has significantly altered its international flight schedule for April 8, 2026, cancelling many Gulf region services. While some UAE cities like Dubai and Sharjah retain ad hoc connectivity, others, including Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain, face complete suspension. Muscat in Oman remains active with scheduled flights, but Saudi Arabia sees limited operations.

Air India and Air India Express will operate 42 flights to and from West Asia on April 4, 2026, to maintain connectivity during regional disruptions. The majority of these will be non-scheduled flights to the UAE, with some routes suspended. Long-haul international flights remain unaffected, and passengers with altered plans can rebook or get refunds.

Priyanka Chopra visited Amritsar's Golden Temple, offering prayers and participating in Seva by washing utensils. Her visit, documented on social media, included sharing a traditional Punjabi thali. This trip follows her work on 'The Bluff' and precedes her collaboration with S. S. Rajamouli for 'Varanasi'.

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday asked Air India to explain as to why it had diverted the Delhi-Birmingham flight from Amritsar to Delhi despite the fact that majority of passengers were from Punjab.

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday asked the Union ministry of civil aviation, Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the director of the Amritsar international airport to hold a meeting with senior advocate M L Sarin, who is amicus curiae, regarding the operation of international flights by private airlines from the holy city. The meeting would be held within three weeks.

Union civil aviation minister Ajit Singh has refused to consider Sidhu's requests of re-starting Amritsar - Toronto via Birmingham flight and that of linking upcoming New Delhi - Sydney flight with Amritsar.

Air India has been requested to explore a (extra) flight Monday on Delhi-Jammu-Delhi sector. Indigo has informed they will mount additional flight on Delhi-Jammu-Delhi sector on Tuesday. Airlines have also been advised to keep a check on the airfares on these sectors,” said a senior DGCA official.

Air India has announced it has no plans to introduce a London-Amritsar direct flight, leaving Punjabi passengers disappointed and feeling neglected. The only direct route they had between the holy city and Britain was cancelled in February.

Jet Airways Brussels-Delhi flight was diverted to Amritsar due to inclement weather at Delhi airport.

Amritsar Vikas Manch (AVM) on Monday demanded VAT reduction on air turbine fuel (ATF) from 22% to 4%.

“The new flight will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The flight will leave Amritsar at 1.55 pm hrs and reach Birmingham at 5.15 pm (all local timings). The return flight AI 118 will take off from Birmingham at 6.45 pm and reach Amritsar next day at 7.45 am,” Air India said in a statement.