IndiGo Airlines (6E) has announced the suspension of its Kanpur to Bengaluru flights from January 1, 2024, for a three-month period, causing concern among the local community, especially the business sector. The post IndiGo Suspending Bengaluru-Kanpur Flights for 3...
BENGALURU- IndiGo Airlines (6E) has announced the suspension of its Kanpur (KNU) to Bengaluru (BLR) flights from January 1, 2024, for a three-month period, causing concern among the local community, especially the business sector.
The Merchant Chamber of Commerce expressed serious concern, and its vice president, Mayank Khanna, reached out to IndiGo headquarters for clarification.
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IndiGo Suspending Bengaluru-Kanpur Flights
The headquarters explained that approximately 30 planes were already grounded due to engine technical issues, and an additional 30-40 aircraft would be grounded between January and March 2024 following DGCA directives related to engine problems.
Consequently, IndiGo decided to suspend flights despite experiencing good demand from Kanpur.
This flight suspension is not limited to Kanpur, as more than 30 flights have been canceled nationwide.
IndiGo is actively working to augment its aircraft fleet and hopes to resume all the canceled/postponed flights smoothly from April onwards, pending clearance from DGCA.
The airline is exploring options to lease additional aircraft and eagerly anticipating the delivery of its new aircraft.
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New Flights to Ayodhya
IndiGo has revealed plans to launch direct flights between Mumbai and Ayodhya, commencing on January 15, 2024. The airline is set to operate daily flights, offering enhanced accessibility to Ayodhya for travelers.
Alongside the Mumbai-Ayodhya route, IndiGo is expanding its services to Ayodhya with the initiation of flights from Delhi on December 30, 2023, and from Ahmedabad on January 11, 2024.
The Ayodhya Airport, constructed by the Airports Authority of India, has obtained an aerodrome license and is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30.
The airport showcases a newly designed terminal building that reflects the rich culture and heritage of Ayodhya.
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