Delhi Airport has become the first airport in India to connect 150 destinations. With this, Delhi Airport has strengthened its position as a global aviation hub.
Delhi Airport has become the first airport in India to connect 150 destinations. With this, Delhi Airport has strengthened its position as a global aviation hub. Recently, Thai AirAsia X inaugurated direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Muang (DMK). This route operated by Airbus A330 aircraft will initially run twice a week. There is a plan to increase its frequency to four times a week by mid-January 2025.
Speaking on the achievement, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO, DIAL said, “This milestone of connecting 150 destinations is a testament to our unwavering commitment to enhance global connectivity and provide world-class travel experiences. We are proud to take India into a new era of aviation and are dedicated to becoming the preferred hub for travellers across the globe.”
More than 20 new routes added
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has emphasised its continued efforts to expand global connectivity. Over the years, the airport has added more than 20 exclusive international destinations. These include Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare and Tokyo Haneda. This facility from the airport is linked to increasing travel options for those traveling across continents.
The airport doubled in 10 years
Apart from this, according to the information given recently by Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, the number of operational airports in the country has more than doubled in the last 10 years.
In 2014, flights were operated from 74 airports, whereas in 2024, air services are being operated from 158 airports in the country.
With this, air services have been successfully started on 613 routes under the UDAN scheme. 87 airports have been connected and regional connectivity has been promoted.
The Union Minister had informed that contactless and seamless travel is becoming possible. Facial recognition technology (FRT) has been implemented at 24 airports. With this, India has emerged as the third largest domestic aviation market globally.
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