Kochi officially declared operational hub of Air Kerala
14 hours, 43 minutes ago

Kochi officially declared operational hub of Air Kerala

The Hindu  

Kerala’s first airline Air Kerala officially declared the Kochi International Airport as the hub of its operations. The no-frills airline expects to begin operations with its first flight from Kochi by early June, said Harish Moideen Kutty, Chief Operating Officer of the airline here on Wednesday. Air Kerala will begin with connectivity to Tier II and III cities in South and Central India before venturing into the international sector by 2027 when it expects to reach the target of 20 airplanes to enter the international sector, Mr. Moindeen Kutty told reporters after Minister of Industries P. Rajeeve declared Kochi the operational base of Air Kerala. India’s domestic passenger traffic growth has been 16% year on year and Air Kerala expects to tap into this untapped area of business.

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Air Kerala to launch regional flights from Kannur airport in June 2025
2 weeks ago

Air Kerala to launch regional flights from Kannur airport in June 2025

India Today  

In an exciting development for the aviation sector, Air Kerala is all set to launch its operations in June 2025, with its inaugural flight taking off from Kannur International Airport. DOMESTIC FLIGHTS TO BEGIN WITH INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION Initially, Air Kerala will focus on domestic routes within a one-and-a-half-hour flying radius from Kannur. The partnership between Air Kerala and Kannur International …

Air Kerala to launch operations by June 2025 from Kannur Airport, ‘focused’ on hiring pilots from India
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Air Kerala to launch operations by June 2025 from Kannur Airport, ‘focused’ on hiring pilots from India

Live Mint  

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Cochin International Airport aiming to become southern hub of regional flight services: CM Pinarayi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cochin International Airport aiming to become southern hub of regional flight services: CM Pinarayi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Cochin International Airport Ltd is aiming to become the southern hub of regional flight services as many small players are seeking permission to make the Kochi airport their base, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Sunday. He was speaking after inaugurating the country’s largest aero lounge at the Kochi airport, facilitating both passengers and the public to avail short-term …

What is an Aviation Hub? How Air India will Transform Bengaluru Airport, What are Centre's Plans for Delhi Airport?
9 months ago

What is an Aviation Hub? How Air India will Transform Bengaluru Airport, What are Centre's Plans for Delhi Airport?

News 18  

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British Airways To Start Direct Flight Service Between London and Kochi Soon
1 year, 7 months ago

British Airways To Start Direct Flight Service Between London and Kochi Soon

News 18  

In an effort to enhance travel convenience between Kerala and the United Kingdom, British Airways is expected to introduce a direct flight between London and Kochi. Recent reports suggest that discussions have taken place between Cochin International Airport Limited and British Airways, indicating a promising development. Recognizing the long-standing demand for European connectivity among expatriates, Cochin International Airport Limited has …

Cochin Airport to facilitate 1190 flights per week starting from Sunday
2 years, 9 months ago

Cochin Airport to facilitate 1190 flights per week starting from Sunday

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: India's third busiest airport, Cochin International Airport Ltd will facilitate 1190 flights every week from Sunday as India will resume commercial international flights from March 27 after a gap of two years. CIAL's summer schedule will see 20 airlines operating to destinations abroad among which 16 are International carriers operating 261 weekly departures. "Air India Express, Air Asia Berhad, …

30 more daily flights to operate from 4 Kerala airports
5 years, 4 months ago

30 more daily flights to operate from 4 Kerala airports

India TV News  

Union Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola on Saturday said 30 more daily flights would operate from four airports in Kerala starting this winter. Vijayan reminded the officials during the meeting that in last year's meet, the aviation industry demanded that the aviation turbine fuel tax be reduced. "We are ready to further reduce the tax on ATF if the …

CIAL, metro leg-up for Kochi
5 years, 9 months ago

CIAL, metro leg-up for Kochi

Deccan Chronicle  

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Kochi: Cochin International Airport Limited builds own hotel, to commission in a year
5 years, 10 months ago

Kochi: Cochin International Airport Limited builds own hotel, to commission in a year

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Adding to the growing number of star hotels in and around Kochi, the Cochin International Airport Limited is set to establish a start hotel on the premises of the airport itself so that passengers will have a convenient stay. The structure of a seven-storey building at the airport has been completed and the tender for additional civil works and …

Air India Express to connect Kochi to Singapore
6 years, 3 months ago

Air India Express to connect Kochi to Singapore

Deccan Chronicle  

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Kerala Floods: Kochi airport resumes operations after 15 days; flight from Ahmedabad first to land in two weeks
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: Kochi airport resumes operations after 15 days; flight from Ahmedabad first to land in two weeks

Firstpost  

Kochi airport which had been shut since more than two weeks due to incessant rains and flooding, re-opened on Wednesday. Cochin International Airport Limited, which had been non-functional since 14 August due to incessant rains and flooding, resumed operations on Tuesday, reports said. Indigo flight 667 from Ahmedabad was the first flight to land at the airport in two weeks. …

Kochi airport to function from Aug. 26
6 years, 4 months ago

Kochi airport to function from Aug. 26

The Hindu  

Kerala’s busiest airport at Kochi is getting ready to resume operations on August 26 after being shut last week following severe flooding of the facility. The rise in water levels damaged the terminal building, the runway, crucial navigation equipment and washed away a third of the perimeter wall, causing an estimated loss of ₹250 crore, officials said. The instrument landing …

Air India flight land in Kochi; Jet, Indigo, GoAir begin special services to Kerala
6 years, 4 months ago

Air India flight land in Kochi; Jet, Indigo, GoAir begin special services to Kerala

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Commercial flight operations to flood-affected Kochi resumed on Monday. Domestic air operations have resumed here after 18 years as the Kochi International Airport remained submerged. As part of the relief efforts, Jet Airways is operating special flights between Bengaluru and the Kochi navy airfield. The Centre on Sunday said air fares for domestic flights to and from Kerala …

Kerala floods: Commercial flight operations commence from naval airport in Kochi, train services yet to achieve normalcy
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Commercial flight operations commence from naval airport in Kochi, train services yet to achieve normalcy

Firstpost  

Small aircraft are being operated from the naval airport as the Kochi International Airport has shut operations till 26 August following flooding in the heavy rains. Thiruvananthapuram: Commercial flight operations from the naval airport at Kochi commenced on Monday with the first Air India flight from Bengaluru arriving on Monday morning. Skeletal services were run between Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram and …

Flights begin from Kochi Naval airport as Kerala limps back to normalcy
6 years, 4 months ago

Flights begin from Kochi Naval airport as Kerala limps back to normalcy

Live Mint  

Thiruvananthapuram: Commercial flights from the Naval base at Kochi commenced today with the first Air India flight from Bengaluru arriving this morning. Small aircraft are being operated from the naval airport as the Kochi airport has shut operations till 26 August following flooding in the heavy rains. Rehabilitation will be the next big focus of the state government with most …

Kerala floods: Air India arm to operate flights to Kochi from Monday
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Air India arm to operate flights to Kochi from Monday

Live Mint  

Palakkad, Kerala: Air India subsidiary Alliance Air will from Monday operate several flights connecting Kochi to other key South Indian cities, including Bengaluru and Coimbatore, from the Kochi naval base. An official statement from the civil aviation ministry said that Alliance Air will operate 70-seater aircraft on these routes. Earlier, air safety watchdog the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had …

Kerala all set to become first state with four international airports; Kannur airport to become operational by September
6 years, 6 months ago

Kerala all set to become first state with four international airports; Kannur airport to become operational by September

India TV News  

Kannur International Airport will commence its operations in September, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday following his meeting with Union Minister Suresh Prabhu. With Kannur International Airport becoming operational this year, Kerala will become the first state with four international airports. The first trial operation took place in February 2016, when an Indian Air Force aircraft landed for …

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