Air India to begin flights to Ayodhya, inaugural flight on December 30
Air India Express has announced that it will begin flight services to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, starting with an inaugural flight on December 30, 2023. This comes just weeks ahead of the highly anticipated consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The inaugural flight will connect Delhi and Ayodhya, making it a convenient option for pilgrims and travellers visiting the holy city. Regular daily services on the route are scheduled to commence on January 16, 2024, further improving regional connectivity.
This new flight service is expected to boost tourism and pilgrimage to Ayodhya, which has significantly increased in recent years. The city is home to several important religious sites, including the Ram Janmabhoomi, where the Ram Temple is being constructed.
The launch of the new flight service is also a positive development for Air India Express, which has been struggling financially in recent years. The airline hopes the new route will be profitable and help it turn things around.
Here are some additional details about the new flight service:
- The inaugural flight will depart from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- The flight time from Delhi to Ayodhya is approximately 80 minutes.
- Air India Express is using a Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft on the route.
- The airline has not yet announced the fares for the new flight service.
Benefits of the new flight service:
- This new flight service is expected to boost tourism and pilgrimage to Ayodhya, which has significantly increased in recent years. The city is home to several important religious sites, including the Ram Janmabhoomi, where the Ram Temple is being constructed.
The launch of the new flight service is also a positive development for Air India Express, which has been struggling financially in recent years. The airline hopes the new route will be profitable and help it turn things around.
Additional information:
- The Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport at Ayodhya has an extended runway suitable for operating A-321/B-737 type aircraft.
- The airport will be inaugurated before the consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.
