Now Andaman Islands more accessible with Air India Express starting daily flights from Kolkata

The inaugural flight took off from NSC Bose International Airport at 5:40 am on Sunday.

Written by Sweety Kumari

Kolkata | Updated: December 2, 2024 04:16 AM IST

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The airlines said it wanted to make the islands more accessible for residents and tourists, offering diverse travel options. (File Photo)

Air India Express launched daily flights between Kolkata and Port Blair, with the inaugural flight taking off from NSC Bose International Airport at 5:40 am on Sunday.

The return flight left Port Blair at 12.20 pm.

“AAI wishes all the best to Air India Express on this milestone. As the key enabler of aviation infrastructure, Airports Authority of India is proud to support the seamless operation of this new route, ensuring world-class facilities, safety, and efficiency at airports. This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and promoting regional growth in the aviation sector,” AAI said in a statement.

Air India Express said it wanted to make the Andaman Islands more accessible for residents and tourists, offering diverse travel options.

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“Andaman has always been one of the favourite spots for tourists from the east. We hope the increased connectivity will drive tourism and economic activity, making it easier for travellers to visit the Union Territory,” said Sumit Mehta, a private tour operator.

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Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More

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