Air India Express commences operations from Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)

Air India Express operates 21 weekly flights from Sri Vijaya Puram, more  than 370 from Bengaluru, and 160 from Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram – Chennai flights to commence on 1^st January 2025. 

Air India Express marked a significant  milestone with the commencement of daily direct flights from Sri Vijaya Puram  (Port Blair) to Bengaluru and Kolkata on Sunday. These inaugural flights mark Sri  Vijaya Puram’s addition to the rapidly expanding Air India Express network,  strengthening the airline’s presence in the region and enhancing connectivity to  the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a key tourist destination. Additionally, the  airline commenced daily operations from Jammu to Delhi and Srinagar, today.

The first flight from Sri Vijaya Puram to Kolkata took off at 08:35, followed by the  inaugural flight from Sri Vijaya Puram to Bengaluru at 13:50. To mark the  occasion, the airline hosted celebrations at Sri Vijaya Puram Airport, featuring  decorated check-in counters, sweet distributions, and the ceremonial  presentation of boarding cards to the first guests of both flights.

Similar celebrations were held at Bengaluru and Kolkata airports to mark the  inaugural flights to Sri Vijaya Puram, underscoring Air India Express’s  commitment to providing enhanced connectivity between the Andaman Islands  and major cities.

Starting 1^st January 2025, Air India Express will begin services to Chennai, further  enhancing connectivity from Sri Vijaya Puram. Additionally, the frequency of the  Kolkata service will increase to twice daily starting 15^th December 2024.

Recently, Air India Express announced a significant milestone as its network  surpassed the 50-destination mark with the addition of Bangkok, the capital of  Thailand, Dimapur, and Patna. This achievement reflects the airline’s rapid  expansion, supported by its growing fleet, which now boasts 90 aircraft, with a  new addition joining every week.