There are new developments happening in the aviation industry of India, almost on a daily basis. And keeping up with this streak, IndiGo, which is a leading Indian airline and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL) have made some major announcements. Yes, they have marked another industry first milestone with their announcement of the commencement of commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport. Here’s all you need to know about this travel-related development coming in from Navi Mumbai.
IndiGo Announces Flights From NMIA
With the stellar partnership between IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., commercial flights have been announced from Navi Mumbai International Airport. This is a key driver for India, as it braces to become the third-largest aviation market by 2030. It’s worth mentioning that IndiGo will be operating 18 departure flights from NMIA. As a result, it has become the first airline to commit to operating from this airport during the start of commercial operations.
18 Daily Flights Announced Initially
As the airline announces 18 daily departures, it will cover over 15 cities from day one. As a result, this will increase to 79 departures, which will include 14 international departures by November 2025. Finally, it will build up to more than 100 daily departures, which will include 30 daily international departures by November 2026.
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More To Know About NMIA
It’s worth mentioning at this point that NMIA is all set to become a premier international aviation hub in India. With state-of-the-art facilities, best-in-class experience and of course seamless connectivity, it’s bound to draw travellers. Additionally, with a strategic location and advanced infrastructure, this airport is going to play an important role in enhancing global network of the country. As it happens with the launch of this airport, it’s going to create a dual-airport system for Mumbai. With the decongestion of Mumbai Airport, it is bound to enhance the overall passenger experience. So, this venture between the two groups is bound to make travel easier for the people!
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