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IndiGo to restart Hyderabad–Dhaka flights to cater to rising customer demand

IndiGo announced the recommencement of Hyderabad- Dhaka flights from December 08, 2022, to cater to the rising demand for travel to Dhaka.

Commenting on this, Vinay Malhotra, Global Sales Head, IndiGo said, “In line with our aim to reconnect India with international markets post covid, we are pleased to resume direct flights between Hyderabad & Dhaka. This will not only create direct connectivity between these cities but also support the medical tourists travelling from Bangladesh to India. We are committed to providing choices to our customers at affordable fares, with an on-time performance, and a courteous and hassle-free service.”

The beautiful city of Dhaka is home to many outstanding individuals who succeed in the fields of art, development, and culture. The city has evolved immensely over the years, becoming one of Bangladesh’s most extensively developed areas. In addition, Dhaka is home to several educational institutions and research centers. The city also has a plethora of Mughal-style architectural structures that are worth exploring. According to data given by the Indian tourism ministry, Bangladesh accounts for approximately 54% of all overseas medical tourists to India for treatment. For those looking to develop and build their enterprises, travelling to Bangladesh, an ever-expanding industrial hub, is a perfect choice. Hyderabad is also a great destination for tourists from Bangladesh as it has a variety of popular tourist attractions and first-rate medical services.

In addition to serving those who want to travel for business, these flights have been reinstated to serve those who want to travel for pleasure. Customers can go to our official website, www.goIndiGo.in, and book their tickets.

IndiGo starts daily direct flights from Delhi to Hubballi

IndiGo launched daily direct flights between Delhi-Hubballi on November 14, 2022 in its winter schedule for the year. The addition of this new route from Hubballi will enhance connectivity between Northern and Southern India.

Speaking on this, Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo said, “Keeping in line with our aim to enhance accessibility and strengthen domestic connectivity, we have launched exclusive direct flights daily between Delhi-Hubballi. The new flights will not only enhance capacity, but also provide more options to customers. With more connectivity to different parts of the country, Hubballi and its neighbouring regions will witness overall development. New connections from Hubballi will not only promote tourism and trade but also make travel affordable with the addition of capacity. We will continue to stay true to our promise of courteous, hassle-free, on-time and affordable travel experience.”

Hubballi is the second largest city in Karnataka and is often called as “Mini Mumbai” or “Chota Bombay” for being commercially strong. Hubballi is famous for its beautiful handloom textiles and for being a trading hub of iron and cotton. Unkal Lake, Nrupatunga Hill, Utsav Rock garden, Sri Chandramouleshwara Swami Gudi temple and Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden are some popular attractions that must be visited during a stay in Hubballi. Delhi on the other hand, is India’s national capital and an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as the political centre of India. It is home to many historical structures, including forts and tombs such as Red Fort, Rajghat, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb, which make the visitors know about the rich cultural heritage of the city. Collectively both have a lot to offer not just in terms of places to visit and trade but also the culture and gastronomic experiences.

These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official website www.goIndiGo.in. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s international connectivity.

IndiGo to start its first flight operation to Arunachal Pradesh from Mumbai

Mumbai-Kolkata-Hollongi flights to start from 28th of this month

In order to enhance connectivity in the northeast, IndiGo, announced Hollongi, Itanagar as its 75th domestic and 101st overall destination in the 6E network. The airline will commence flights between Mumbai-Kolkata-Hollongi effective November 28, 2022, from Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar (Hollongi). It also announced a second weekly frequency between Kolkata and Hollongi commencing on December 03, 2022.

Speaking on this. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Office, IndiGo said, “We are pleased to announce Itanagar (Hollongi), as the 75th destination on the 6E network. This will be IndiGo’s first destination in Arunachal Pradesh. Over the last few years IndiGo has focused on increasing accessibility in the northeast and now connects seven out of eight states in the region. The direct flights between Kolkata-Hollongi, will connect Arunachal Pradesh to the rest of the country and international destinations on the 6E network. We will strive to stay true to our promise of affordable fares, on-time performance, courteous and hassle-free service, connecting people with places they love.”

The newly airport in Hollongi, officially known as Donyi Polo Airport is located only 15 km away from the state capital, Itanagar (Hollongi). The increased access to Itanagar (Hollongi), also known as the land of dawn-lit mountains will boost tourist footprint at destinations like Ita Fort, Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Namdapha National Park, and places like Tawang, which is a beautiful town positioned between the Gudpi and Chong-Chung Mi ranges. Travellers can explore the glacial lakes of Sangetser and Sela, meditate in the Taktsang Gompa, or go up the Gorichen Peak, which offers excellent views of the town below.

Flight No. Frequency Origin Destination Effective Departure Arrival
6E 6749 Daily except Wed Mumbai Hollongi Nov 28, 2022 07:40 12:35
6E 5312 Daily except Wed Hollongi Mumbai Nov 28, 2022 13:05 18:45
6E 6749 Daily except Wed Kolkata Hollongi Nov 28, 2022 11:05 12:35
6E 5312 Daily except Wed Hollongi Kolkata Nov 28, 2022 13:05 15:00
6E 0861 Wednesday Kolkata Hollongi Dec 03, 2022 08:55 10:30
6E 0376 Wednesday Hollongi Kolkata Dec 03, 2022 11:10 13:10

IndiGo grounds 30 aircraft due to shortage of spare parts

Shortage of engines and spare parts has forced IndiGo to ground more than 30 aircraft, or around 11% of its fleet, the company said.

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“As we work on various cost-efficient measures with OEM (original equipment manufacturers) partners, the endeavour is to minimise the economic impact of 30 aircraft on ground, resulting from this global disruption,” IndiGo said.

The airline is engaging with aircraft and engine manufacturers to mitigate the impact of significant supply chain disruptions that the global aviation sector is facing to ensure continuity of network and operations, it said.
IndiGo, which has a 57.7% market share and 279 aircraft in its fleet, faces significant disruption even if one aircraft is grounded, considering that it operates more than 1,600 daily flights connecting 74 domestic and 26 international destinations.

“One of the key after-effects of the pandemic in the aviation industry is supply chain disruptions in aircraft manufacturing and subsequent shortage of spare engines. This has affected our operations because of grounding of aircraft and has impacted our ability to fully deploy capacity productively,” Pieter Elbers, chief executive, IndiGo, said during the post-earnings conference call. To meet short- to medium-term capacity needs, IndiGo, which primary operates narrow-body planes, carrying 180-200 passengers, has decided to experiment with wide-body aircraft. It will induct three B777 planes on a wet lease to service the India-Turkey route.

The airline is also exploring ways to slow down redeliveries via lease extensions and reinduction of aircraft in the fleet, besides evaluating wet-lease options under regulatory guidelines.

“We are bullish on the market opportunities and will continue to add flights in existing and new markets,” it added.
Any impact on capacity in a high-demand peak quarter of Q3 will be an additional challenge for the industry, he said.
Supply chain issues could also reflect in liquidity problems for some carriers as the income from sale and leaseback financing may be less than planned, CAPA India said. Delay in fuel-efficient new aircraft deliveries will also lead to higher maintenance costs on older aircraft in the fleet, it contended.

The delay in delivery of new fuel-efficient aircraft, which claim 16% more fuel efficiency, will lead to more expenses for IndiGo on overhauling and maintaining older aircraft. Fuel expenses for Indigo rose to INR 6,257.9 crore in the September quarter from INR 1,989.4 crore in the year-ago. It also suffered forex loss of INR 1,201.5 crore.

 

IndiGo starts direct flights operation between Indore and Chandigarh

IndiGo has launched direct flight between Indore and Chandigarh. The move is to strengthen domestic connectivity and offer consumers the ease of taking direct flights to maximum destinations. The ceremony was graced by the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia and other eminent dignitaries from Indore.

Commenting on this, Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo, said, “As part of our mission to enhance accessibility and strengthen domestic connectivity, we have launched direct flights between Indore-Chandigarh. The new flights will not only enhance capacity, but also provide more options to customers. Indore is India’s cleanest city and Chandigarh is the most well-planned city, both have a lot to offer not just in terms of places to visit but also the culture and gastronomic experiences. We will continue to stay true to our promise of courteous, hassle-free, on-time and affordable travel experience.”

Both Indore and Chandigarh are smart cities and hold historical importance and have many tourist attractions that are must-visit. Indore is the heart of India as it is in the center of Indian Territory that boasts grandeur, history, growth, and modernity. It is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh that has a unique convergence of nature, and historical & contemporary structures all mixed into one. It is the perfect amalgamation of architectural sophistication and industrial progress.

On the other hand, “The City Beautiful”, Chandigarh is one of the modern cities of India designed by the French architect Le Carbusier. The city is named after the “Chandi Mandir” temple situated near the city. Chandi is the goddess of power; whereas garh means a dwelling place, translating into “dwelling place of the goddess Chandi.” Chandigarh is an ideal tourist destination offering a man-made, Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Rose Garden and the architectural spectacle, the Capitol Complex. Chandigarh is situated in the foothills of the Shivalik range making the mountains easily accessible from there.

These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official website www.goIndiGo.in. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s international connectivity.

Flight No. Origin Destination Frequency Effective Departure Arrival
6E 0959 Indore Chandigarh Tue, Thu, Sat Nov 01, 2022 10:05 11:50
6E 6738 Chandigarh Indore Tue, Thu, Sat Nov 01, 2022 12:30 14:40

IndiGo introduces 8 new domestic flights in its winter schedule

In its bid to enhance domestic connectivity, IndiGo, has announced the launch of 8 new exclusive flights on the Bhopal-Udaipur, Ahmedabad-Jammu, Ranchi Bhubaneshwar, and Indore-Chandigarh routes in its winter schedule for 2022. Out of these new connections, Bhopal-Udaipur flight will be an RCS route and will increase accessibility between the states.

Commenting on this, Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo, said, “We are pleased to enhance connectivity and accessibility by introducing exclusive flights on new domestic routes between seven states. We will start direct flights between Bhopal and Udaipur under the UDAN scheme. Enhanced connectivity between the political and commercial capitals of these states will help bolster economic growth through increased trade opportunities and tourist footprint. We will strive to stay true to our promise of affordable fares, on-time performance, courteous and hassle-free service across our wide network.”

These destinations are known for their breath-taking scenic tourist locations and serve as manufacturing centers of various industrial goods. Ranchi provides easy access to numerous waterfalls located in the close vicinity of the city. Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of Sabarmati river and is known for its world-famous cotton textiles, a wide variety of mouth-watering snacks and diamond cutting. Jammu is famous for its temples and it’s beautiful palaces, forts, forests and powerful ziarats. Bhopal is known as the City of Lakes due to its various natural and artificial lakes and has major industries engaged in producing cotton textile, jute, and electrical products. Bhubaneswar is known for its temples; the city is a major centre of attraction for tourists from far and wide. Udaipur is righteously known for its rich historical wealth in terms of forts, palaces, and lakes. Chandigarh has been known as the beautiful city with an ode to its cleanliness that compliments the tourist destinations. Speaking about Indore, it boasts of rich history and rapid industrialization with the prominence of a thriving cotton handloom industry, magnificent palaces and temples, street food and night markets. Enhanced accessibility in these cities will help in magnifying the socio-economic and cultural growth of the country.

These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official website www.goIndiGo.in. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s international connectivity.

 

Flight No. Origin Destination Frequency Effective Departure Arrival
6E 6687 Ahmedabad Jammu Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun Oct 30, 2022 09:30 11:30
6E 6378 Jammu Ahmedabad Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:05 13:45
6E 6521 Ranchi Bhubaneshwar Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:10 11:30
6E 6522 Bhubaneshwar Ranchi Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:00 13:00
6E 7973 Bhopal Udaipur Tue, Thu, Sat Nov 01, 2022 17:20 18:50
6E 7974 Udaipur Bhopal Tue, Thu, Sat Nov 01, 2022 19:10 20:40
6E 0959 Indore Chandigarh Tue, Thu, Sat Nov 01, 2022 10:05 11:50
6E 6738 Chandigarh Indore Tue, Thu, Sat Nov 01, 2022 12:30 14:40