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In summer 2024, the Indian aviation industry will witness a higher number of domestic and international flights as per the Summer Schedule 2024 released by the DGCA. According to the schedule released by the civil aviation regulator, there will be 24,275 domestic departures to and from 125 airports. There is an increase of around 6% in comparison to the Summer Schedule 2023, which had 22,907 weekly departures per week from 119 airports.

Cyprus Airways tickets can now be issued in India by their Direct Sales Agent, Girisons Airways, located in Mumbai. In 2018, Cyprus Airways achieved a significant milestone by successfully passing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Cyprus Airways continues to uphold its long-term goal—to be a catalyst for tourism growth in Cyprus and a beacon for local travellers, offering a world of possibilities. Our commitment to expanding horizons remains steadfast as we embark on this thrilling journey together. Based at the vibrant Larnaca International Airport, Cyprus Airways operates with a passionate team of over 150 professionals. Cyprus Airways flights are operated on Airbus combination of A320 and A220 aircraft, offering Economy Class seats and Business Class Seats ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey for every traveller to Europe, Middle East, and beyond. In our current summer 2024 schedule we operate flights from Larnaca to various European destinations such as Rome, Milan, Zurich, Paris, Barcelona, Brussels, Prague, Athens and various Greek islands such as Santorini, Rhodes, Corfu, Crete, Thessaloniki etc. We have also started operations to DUBAI thrice weekly. Indian travellers can now visit Cyprus for 2 to 3 days during their European holidays. This add-on program can easily be adjusted because they can purchase a return Cyprus ticket which can start in one European city and end in another city- for example they can do Rome-Cyprus-Paris. In this way passengers can same time and money for the Rome to Paris sector.  

After launching its maiden overseas services to Doha this month, Akasa Air, CEO, Vinay Dube plans to start flights to Kuwait, Riyadh and Jeddah by the end of October this year. Stressing that Akasa Air is “financially solid,” Dube said the airline aims to be among the world’s top 30 by 2030. In the summer schedule that spans from March 31 to October 26 this year, the airline will increase its weekly domestic departures by 14.30 per cent to 903.

Speaking during the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s Round Table Discussion, Subhash Goyal, Chairman, ICC Tourism Committee, said, “As Tier I cities are already well connected through aviation, India needs to promote other domestic hubs like spiritual circuits, wildlife parks, islands, and the locations that are famous for Medical Tourism, which is a 5 trillion-dollar industry. Hence, the Aviation Ministry needs to develop these routes for better connectivity and access as it can boost the inbound numbers in India.”

In a significant step, India airlines are bracing up for an increased flight frequency in the upcoming summer schedule, beginning from March 31 by operating 24,275 weekly domestic flights. According to the DGCA, the number of weekly departures is set to rise by 2.30 per cent compared to the ongoing winter schedule, where scheduled carriers are operating 23,732 flights.

InterGlobe Air Transport, GSA for Manta Air organised roadshow in partnership with Kandima resort, RIU Hotel and Niyama Islands for the travel fraternity in Bengaluru to showcase the product and highlight the benefits of flying with Manta Air to Dhaalu Airport in Maldives. The event was attended by 60 agents.

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that as a step ahead the government is now providing air transportation facilities in Madhya Pradesh. Expanding air service to religious and other destinations of the state is in progress. He added that after Ujjain and Omkareshwar the air service will also start for Datia, Mehar, Orchha.

Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, will commence flights to Imphal and Kochi from Kolkata on 4 April. The airline hopes to add two international services to Kathmandu and Dhaka from the city the following month. Meanwhile, the introduction of direct flights would boost travel in India.

As tourism in Nepal is gradually witnessing recovery from the onslaught of Covid-19, India became Nepal’s top inbound tourist market with 25,578 Indians visiting the Himalayan nation in February via air. Nepal Tourism Board claimed the number is on the higher side as many tourists visit the country via land route.

Giving an overview of India’s ‘Hotels & Hospitality’ sector, HVS Anarock revealed that India’s domestic air passenger traffic increased by nearly 5 per cent in January 2024 but the country’s hotel sector saw lower occupancy compared to pre-pandemic levels and continued growth in average rates.