New Delhi: Strengthening its International feed from Punjab, Air India has started a twice-daily service between Delhi and Ludhiana (Halwara) from Friday. The airline expects a very strong connecting traffic from this flight at its Delhi hub to feed its widebodies operating to the rest of the world from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Ditto on the way back. Meanwhile, Air India also got its second line fit Boeing 787-9 that boasts of passenger-friendly amenities.
First airline to operate commercial services at Halwara
Air India on Friday commenced operations to Ludhiana (Halwara), becoming the first airline to operate commercial services to the newly operational airport, connecting Ludhiana to Delhi and beyond to destinations around the world. The new flights to and from Ludhiana are timed to offer seamless onward connectivity via Delhi to Air India’s international network, including to destinations such as London, Paris, Milan, Rome, and Birmingham, enabling guests to travel seamlessly using a single ticket and unified baggage allowance, with through check-in of baggage.
Convenient same-terminal transfers at Delhi
Air India guests will also enjoy the convenience of same-terminal transfers at Delhi airport to connect between their domestic and international flights, the airline said in a statement. This initiative is part of Air India's strategy to strengthen its domestic network and feed its international long-haul operations from its Delhi hub. The airline expects the new service to boost trade and travel between Punjab and global destinations.
