Mahakumbh: After DGCA, govt addresses skyrocketing airfare issue, calls urgent meeting with airlines
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Mahakumbh: After DGCA, govt addresses skyrocketing airfare issue, calls urgent meeting with airlines

India TV News  

Maha Kumbh Mela: The government as well as aviation watchdog the Directorate General of Civil Aviation reacted to skyrocketing airfares for flights to Prayagraj in view of the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. DGCA asks airlines to rationalise airfares for Prayagraj flights Earlier on January 25, the DGCA asked airlines to rationalise airfares for flights to Prayagraj in view of the Maha Kumbh Mela amid concerns over higher air tickets on the route. Bookings and airfares rise for Prayagraj flights Bookings as well as airfares for flights to Prayagraj have jumped multi-fold as more people travel for the Mahakumbh, with the air ticket prices rising up to 21 per cent for the Delhi-Prayagraj flights, an analysis by travel portal Ixigo showed earlier this month. According to an analysis by travel portal ixigo, the one-way airfare between Bhopal and Prayagraj has surged the maximum at 498 per cent to Rs 17,796 from Rs 2,977 last year.

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Prayagraj airport records four times more air travel in Feb than Jan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Prayagraj airport records four times more air travel in Feb than Jan

Hindustan Times  

The Prayagraj Airport ferried a record crowd of devotees during Mahakumbh-2025, official data reveals.. Prayagraj Airport As per the data of the Prayagraj Airport, 5,60,174 passengers travelled by air from here onboard 5,225 flights between January 11 and February 26 during the fair that formally kick-started from January 13 with the Paush Purnima snan. Record: 27,573 passengers boarded 166 planes …

Prayagraj saw over 2,000 flights, 100 business jets during Maha Kumbh
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Prayagraj saw over 2,000 flights, 100 business jets during Maha Kumbh

India Today  

In its original form, Maha Kumbh is considered a gathering of saints, mystics and devotees. As per data verified by India Today’s Open-Source Intelligence team, the domestic airport in Prayagraj saw more than 2,000 flights during the Maha Kumbh between January 13 and February 26. On average, the Prayagraj Airport handled over 100 flights per day, a seven-fold jump from …

If Mahakumbh airfares shocked you, know that spikes will be the norm
3 weeks, 5 days ago

If Mahakumbh airfares shocked you, know that spikes will be the norm

India Today  

Looks like those steep airfare hikes during holidays and big events aren’t going away anytime soon. That’s the takeaway from remarks by Union civil aviation minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu and IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers at the recent India Today Infrastructure Conclave in New Delhi. Civil aviation minister Rammohan Naidu at the India Today Infrastructure Conclave The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj is …

Mahakumbh 2025: Pilgrimage with a price tag? Visitors pay up to 300% more for flights, hotels as Maha Shivratri nears
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Pilgrimage with a price tag? Visitors pay up to 300% more for flights, hotels as Maha Shivratri nears

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: With Maha Shivratri just round the corner, India's largest religious festival —the Mahakumbh —is nearing its close. Devotees making their way to Prayagraj have found themselves paying up to 300 per cent more for flights, hotels and local transportation services, as compared to regular prices. The price behind the pilgrimage According to a survey by Local Circles, 87 …

Redeployed staff, full flights, limited accommodation: Airlines scramble to handle Prayagraj operations for Mahakumbh
1 month ago

Redeployed staff, full flights, limited accommodation: Airlines scramble to handle Prayagraj operations for Mahakumbh

Live Mint  

The weekend saw the country record the highest-ever domestic passenger count in history, which now stands at 5.3 lakh passengers in a day. Air India’s spokesperson informed that “Air India scaled up the deputed staff at Prayagraj from initially 14 personnel to now 36 from its Airport Operations, Engineering, and Security teams who were relocated on short notice from cities …

Despite high airfares, heavy rush on Kochi-Prayagraj sector
1 month ago

Despite high airfares, heavy rush on Kochi-Prayagraj sector

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Despite the Centre announcing a 50% cut in airfares for those travelling to the Mahakumbh Mela, the Kochi-Prayagraj sector is witnessing a heavy rush of pilgrims with airfares continuing to soar over Rs 25,000 as the religious gathering enters its final phase. Airfares on direct flights are hovering above Rs 25,000, instead of the normal Rs 8,000-10,000,” said a …

Mahakumbh-2025: In a first, Prayagraj airport handles over 100 flights in a day
1 month ago

Mahakumbh-2025: In a first, Prayagraj airport handles over 100 flights in a day

Hindustan Times  

It is not just the railway stations and roads leading into Prayagraj that are dealing with heavy devotee movement as they continue to pour into and out of the Mahakumbh city. Data shows that between February 1 and February 16, a total of 2,14,593 passengers travelled on board 1,288 scheduled flights amounting to an average of 13,412 passengers per day …

Thanks to Mahakumbh, Prayagraj is now one of India’s top airports
1 month, 1 week ago

Thanks to Mahakumbh, Prayagraj is now one of India’s top airports

Live Mint  

Prayagraj is hosting the historic Mahakumbh, a once-in-144-year phenomenon this year. This once-in-a-lifetime spectacle is seeing air traffic like never before, and Prayagraj Airport is handling as many passengers a day as it did a month before the Mahakumbh started. Not only has the airport started handling flights at night with the expanded terminal and apron area, but flights also …

High airfares to Prayagraj raised in Parliament, minister cites demand surge
1 month, 1 week ago

High airfares to Prayagraj raised in Parliament, minister cites demand surge

India Today  

The issue of high airfares to Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh event was raised in the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour on Monday, with the Civil Aviation minister saying people from across the world are wanting to be a part of the event and it is due to the demand driven market. At this the Rajya Sabha chairman said …

Maha Kumbh: We tracked flights over Prayagraj. Here's what we found
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: We tracked flights over Prayagraj. Here's what we found

India Today  

The small airport in Prayagraj welcomed about five flights on a typical day. At least 372 scheduled and chartered flights landed in Prayagraj between January 12, when the Maha Kumbh began, and February 6, according to an analysis by India Today’s Open-Source Intelligence team. According to the DGCA, 132 flights were expected monthly during the Maha Kumbh, offering around 80,000 …

Mahakumbh 2025: Airlines to cut fares of Prayagraj flights by 50% from Feb 1. Check rates now
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Airlines to cut fares of Prayagraj flights by 50% from Feb 1. Check rates now

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: Airlines will cut airfare for flights to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh devotees from Saturday, February 1, civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu told NDTV. This comes days after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation called on airlines to ‘rationalise fares’ to Prayagraj after it skyrocketed to over ₹50,000. “In view of likely surge in demand, DG met airlines …

Airlines to cut flight ticket fares for Maha Kumbh 2025 by 50%, says aviation minister: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Airlines to cut flight ticket fares for Maha Kumbh 2025 by 50%, says aviation minister: Report

Hindustan Times  

Civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said a 50% cut in airfare for passengers travelling to the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, NDTV reported. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has announced a 50% cut in air fare for passengers traveling to the Kumbh Mela. However, the government has also ensured that the airlines do not suffer losses due to …

Airfares To Prayagraj Fall Nearly 50 Per Cent, Airlines Increase Flight Operations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Airfares To Prayagraj Fall Nearly 50 Per Cent, Airlines Increase Flight Operations

ABP News  

The airfares to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 declined almost 50 per cent after the government intervened in the matter. As such, airlines have increased their flying frequency to Prayagraj, resulting in the airfares falling almost 50 per cent, reported The Economic Times. The civil aviation ministry reported that 81 new flights were launched on the route in January, …

Consumer affairs ministry flags high airfares to DGCA
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Consumer affairs ministry flags high airfares to DGCA

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The union consumer affairs ministry has written to the airline regulator, the director general of civil aviation, to take steps to “reduce” exorbitant airfares, which have made it difficult for devotees to attend the Mahakumbh, the Hindu religious gathering currently under way, union consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. The sectors that have seen a substantial …

Airfares through the roof, flights to Prayagraj touch ₹56k mark
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Airfares through the roof, flights to Prayagraj touch ₹56k mark

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Mauni Amavasya and other auspicious bathing days for the Mahakumbh Mela, airfares to Prayagraj from major cities have skyrocketed. Our dynamic fares need to be competitive.” 100 flights in last 3 days: Airport director The surge in demand is, however, being seen as a boost to the local aviation sector. We used to receive around six to eight …

Planes, trains and roads: Crowds swell in season of Kumbh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Planes, trains and roads: Crowds swell in season of Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

It is an event that organisers spend years to set up, given the sheer scale of visitors it attracts. But authorities at the Maha Kumbh are struggling to handle a rising tide of devotees inundating Prayagraj this week, leaving the mela grounds packed far beyond capacity and ensuring that systems put meticulously in place are stretched to the limit. The …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj sees five times more flights before Mauni Amavasya
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj sees five times more flights before Mauni Amavasya

India Today  

On a regular day, Allahabad Airport receives around five flights. But on January 28, the skies buzzed as arrivals surged fivefold, with devotees—including celebrities—flocking for a sacred snan on the eve of Mauni Amavasya. Commercial flight tracking data analysed by India Today’s Open-Source Intelligence team shows that from January 20 to January 29, at least 136 flights landed and 147 …

Rise in air fares keep Mahakumbh mela pilgrims from Hyderabad on edge; Chilkur priest slams airlines
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rise in air fares keep Mahakumbh mela pilgrims from Hyderabad on edge; Chilkur priest slams airlines

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The steep rise in flight ticket prices to visit Prayagraj from Hyderabad for taking part in Mahakumbh mela is keeping many pilgrims on edge. Chilkur Priest C S Rangarajan slammed airlines for causing inconvenience to devotees visiting the Mahakumbh Mela by charging exorbitant fares for flights to Prayagraj. In a speech to devotees at Chilkur released on social media, …

Kumbh Roundtrip Airfares Above Rs 50,000, Raghav Chadha Raises Concerns: 'Festival Turned Into...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kumbh Roundtrip Airfares Above Rs 50,000, Raghav Chadha Raises Concerns: 'Festival Turned Into...'

ABP News  

Ahead of the Mauni Amavasya 'snan' at Maha Kumbh on January 29, airline tickets to and from Prayagraj have surged to new heights, raising concerns over fare monitoring, transparency and regulation mechanism. Amid the outrage and concerns over the aggressive pricing, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday raised the issue of flight ticket prices and urged the government …

Mahakumbh 2025: AAP’s Raghav Chadha flags soaring flight prices to Prayagraj; urges Centre to ‘stop airlines…’
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: AAP’s Raghav Chadha flags soaring flight prices to Prayagraj; urges Centre to ‘stop airlines…’

Live Mint  

Flagging exorbitant airfares to Prayagraj, Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha on Tuesday urged the Centre to intervene and cap flight prices to ensure fair treatment for devotees during ongoing Mahakumbh 2025. Mahakumbh attracts millions of devotees from around the world, but devotees are facing charges of ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 for flights to Prayagraj, a phenominal increase from ₹5,000 to …

Hyderabad to Prayagraj airfare ranges from ₹28,000 to ₹1.02 lakh per person, leaves pilgrims to Maha Kumbh in bind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad to Prayagraj airfare ranges from ₹28,000 to ₹1.02 lakh per person, leaves pilgrims to Maha Kumbh in bind

The Hindu  

With the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj drawing crores of devotees from across India, Hyderabad too has seen a surge in travellers heading to what is considered the largest human gathering in the world. However, the pilgrimage has been overshadowed by exorbitant airfares, with ticket prices ranging from ₹28,000 to ₹1.02 lakh per person for a one-way journey. January 31 …

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj flight rates sky-rocket but this cheat sheet helps you cut costs by 50 per cent
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj flight rates sky-rocket but this cheat sheet helps you cut costs by 50 per cent

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: Amid sky-high fares of Prayagraj-bound flights, Mahakumbh travellers are shifting to indirect routes to reach the holy site. Travellers are also looking at nearby airports like the Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in Varanasi, while seeking travel options for Mahakumbh 2025, a report by travel search engine Skyscanner revealed. However, if one plans to reach Prayagraj via Varanasi, flight …

Raghav Chadha urges Centre to intervene after airfare to Prayagraj sees exorbitant spike during Mahakumbh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raghav Chadha urges Centre to intervene after airfare to Prayagraj sees exorbitant spike during Mahakumbh

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday raised the issue of a sudden dramatic spike in the airfare to Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh Mela. He said that the prices have soared to unusually high levels amid the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela as compared to prices during ordinary days. "The prices of Air-Tickets to Prayagraj have soared to unusually high levels …

Centre asks airlines to fly more flights to Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre asks airlines to fly more flights to Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela

The Hindu  

Amid concerns of skyrocketing airfares for the Kumbh Mela event, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said that airlines have been advised to add more flights to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. In a press statement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said that 81 additional new flights were introduced in January 2025, taking the total to 132 flights, and …

DGCA advises airlines to add more flights for Prayagraj to rationalise fares
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DGCA advises airlines to add more flights for Prayagraj to rationalise fares

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: More flights are being made available for Prayagraj to meet the increased demand for air travel and to rationalise airfares during the Mahakumbh, especially during the festival’s peak days, Union civil aviation ministry said on Monday. In a post on X, DGCA said that it has approved 81 additional flights in January, raising Prayagraj connectivity to 132 flights …

Maha Kumbh: VHP seeks govt intervention as flight prices for Prayagraj skyrocket
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: VHP seeks govt intervention as flight prices for Prayagraj skyrocket

Hindustan Times  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday claimed devotees were facing "serious inconveniences" in visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela due to the "exorbitant hike" in fares for flights to Prayagraj by some airlines and urged the government to take immediate steps to address the issue. They have increased their economy class fares by 200 per cent to 700 per cent due …

Maha Kumbh: Rs 50,000 for air tickets to Prayagraj. What’s going on?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: Rs 50,000 for air tickets to Prayagraj. What’s going on?

Firstpost  

People from both domestic and other countries are flocking to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. The tickets from cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata range from anywhere between Rs 22,000 and Rs 50,000 Devotees gather to take a holy dip at the Sangam during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, January 27, …

Maha Kumbh 2025: VHP flags 'exorbitant hike' in fare for Prayagraj flights, seeks govt intervention
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: VHP flags 'exorbitant hike' in fare for Prayagraj flights, seeks govt intervention

The Hindu  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday claimed devotees were facing "serious inconveniences" in visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela due to the "exorbitant hike" in fares for flights to Prayagraj by some airlines and urged the government to take immediate steps to address the issue. They have increased their economy class fares by 200% to 700% due to which the devotees …

Mahakumbh 2025: Amid DGCA’s call to ‘rationalise fares’, flight prices to Prayagraj soar up to ₹53,000
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Amid DGCA’s call to ‘rationalise fares’, flight prices to Prayagraj soar up to ₹53,000

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: As Mahakumbh 2025 progresses, travellers to Prayagraj are facing steep airfare increases. Earlier on January 25, DGCA in a post on X said, “In view of likely surge in demand, DG met airlines on 23 January 2025 and urged them to increase further capacity by adding flights and rationalize fares.” Mahakumbh 2025: Holy dip As the largest religious …

A roundtrip to Maha Kumbh can be more expensive than travelling to Maldives
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A roundtrip to Maha Kumbh can be more expensive than travelling to Maldives

India Today  

An international trip to the Maldives can cost you much less than a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh. The absence of proper regulation on surging airfares has enabled airlines to inflate ticket prices to as high as Rs 64,000 for a round trip to the Maha Kumbh from Chennai, outpricing even the most lucrative travel destinations like the Maldives …

Mahakumbh 2025: Centre urges airlines to ‘rationalise’ Prayagraj airfares
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Centre urges airlines to ‘rationalise’ Prayagraj airfares

Hindustan Times  

Aviation watchdog DGCA has asked airlines to rationalise airfares for flights to Prayagraj in view of the Maha Kumbh amid concerns over higher air tickets on the route. To meet increased demand for air travel, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has approved 81 additional flights in January, increasing the air connectivity to Prayagraj to 132 flights from across the …

Prayagraj flight ticket price surge due to rush for Mahakumbh, DGCA asks to rationalise airfares
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prayagraj flight ticket price surge due to rush for Mahakumbh, DGCA asks to rationalise airfares

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: Considering the massive influx of devotees travelling to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has asked airlines to rationalise airfares. As per an analysis by travel portal Ixigo, bookings, as well as airfares for flights to Prayagraj, have surged rapidly with the air ticket prices rising up to 21 per cent for the …

Prayagraj air fair surges as visitors flock to Maha Kumbh, Aviation body steps in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prayagraj air fair surges as visitors flock to Maha Kumbh, Aviation body steps in

India Today  

Aviation watchdog DGCA has asked airlines to rationalise airfares for flights to Prayagraj in view of the Maha Kumbh amid concerns over higher air tickets on the route. To meet increased demand for air travel, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has approved 81 additional flights in January, increasing the air connectivity to Prayagraj to 132 flights from across the …

Mahakumbh 2025: Akasa Air announces special flights to Prayagraj from THESE 4 cities - check time, frequency here
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Akasa Air announces special flights to Prayagraj from THESE 4 cities - check time, frequency here

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: Akasa Air on January 25 announced special direct and connecting flights to Prayagraj from Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. As per the airline's timetable, daily flights from the four cities will include a stopover in Delhi, while direct flights will operate only from Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, available on select days. Numbe To City Frequency QP 1807 Pune 07:30hrs …

Mahakumbh 2025: 'Multi-fold’ jump in airfares, Bengaluru-Prayagraj flights 41% costlier
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025: 'Multi-fold’ jump in airfares, Bengaluru-Prayagraj flights 41% costlier

Hindustan Times  

Airfares for Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have jumped multi-fold on account of the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, with the air ticket prices, for instance, between Delhi and the city hosting the mega fair, rising up to 21 per cent and flights from Bengaluru going 41 per cent costlier, as per reports. Bloomberg file photo While the price of a flight ticket between …

Air India to operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj for Mahakumbh: Check booking dates here
2 months, 1 week ago

Air India to operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj for Mahakumbh: Check booking dates here

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: In a significant development, Air India has announced the temporary operation of daily flights connecting Delhi and Prayagraj in order to accommodate the surge in travel demand for the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh. "With convenient daytime departures in both directions, the flights enable seamless connections via Delhi to customers travelling to/from various parts of India …

Air India to operate daily Delhi-Prayagraj flights for Maha Kumbh
2 months, 1 week ago

Air India to operate daily Delhi-Prayagraj flights for Maha Kumbh

The Hindu  

Air India will temporarily operate daily flights between the national capital and Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh to cater to the high travel demand. "With convenient daytime departures in both directions, the flights enable seamless connections via Delhi to customers travelling to/from various parts of India as well as North America, Europe, Australia, and several countries in Southeast Asia," the …

Mahakumbh: Helicopter ride at Kumbh Mela for Rs 1,296 | Here's how to book
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh: Helicopter ride at Kumbh Mela for Rs 1,296 | Here's how to book

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: Special facilities have been arranged for devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which began today in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. One of the main highlights of the 45-day grand event is the helicopter ride, offering devotees a stunning aerial view of the fair for just Rs 1,296 per person, according to an official statement. "Helicopter joyride of …

Travelling to Mahakumbh? Yet to book tickets? New flights, over 13,000 trains added— Check timings, other travel details
2 months, 1 week ago

Travelling to Mahakumbh? Yet to book tickets? New flights, over 13,000 trains added— Check timings, other travel details

Live Mint  

More than 40 crore people are expected to visit Prayagraj over the next two months as Uttar Pradesh hosts the Mahakumbh festival. Flights add routes Prayagraj airport has made significant advances since the last major iteration of the festival and even sought approval for international flights in October 2024. Indian Railways to operate operate 13,000 trains Indian Railways has plans …

All flight paths lead to Maha Kumbh as airlines bump up connectivity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

All flight paths lead to Maha Kumbh as airlines bump up connectivity

Live Mint  

For forty-four days starting January 13, Prayagraj will see millions of visitors take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh Mela, held once every 12 years. The Maha Kumbh Mela is the celebration of the victory of gods over demons as per ancient scriptures, and this time around, over 350 million devotees are expected. Airline after …

Mahakumbh: Special flight to take devotees to Prayagraj till Feb 26
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh: Special flight to take devotees to Prayagraj till Feb 26

Hindustan Times  

To facilitate devotees headed to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela, Alliance Air will operate a special flight from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport to Prayagraj every Monday between January 13 and February 26. According to the North Central Railway, around 40 crore people are likely to attend the mega fair, held every 12 years. “Since many people across …

Mahakumbh: Flights to increase at Prayagraj airport with night landings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh: Flights to increase at Prayagraj airport with night landings

Hindustan Times  

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday said that flight landings at night will begin at the Prayagraj airport before the start of Mahakumbh-2025. Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu at Prayagraj airport on Saturday For the convenience of pilgrims and air passengers, all airlines have been informed that they should increase the number of …

Mumbai airport expands flight operations, introduces new international routes
1 year, 4 months ago

Mumbai airport expands flight operations, introduces new international routes

Live Mint  

A total of 975 flights to fly out of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport daily offering connectivity to 115 different destinations this winter. The Airport is expanding flight operations in several new routes An official release said, "The winter schedule will witness new destinations offering more than 975 daily flight movements experiencing around an 8 per cent increase vis-a-vis …

Timing of flights from U.P.’s Prayagraj to change from October
1 year, 6 months ago

Timing of flights from U.P.’s Prayagraj to change from October

Hindustan Times  

The timing of all flights arriving and departing from Bamrauli airport in Prayagraj will change with effect from next month as the winter schedule for flights will be implemented by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, said Prayagraj airport officials aware of the matter. Many flights cancelled in view of IAF air show The Indian Air Force will mark its …

Three more airlines seek DGCA nod to fly from Prayagraj
1 year, 7 months ago

Three more airlines seek DGCA nod to fly from Prayagraj

Hindustan Times  

With three more airlines evincing interest to fly to and from Prayagraj, the city is expected to be connected to 20 or more cities by air before the Mahakumbh in 2025, said officials aware of the development. The airlines that have sought the Director General of Civil Aviation permission for the launch of their flights from Bamrauli near the city …

Prayagraj-Kolkata Direct Flight Service to Start from July 3
1 year, 9 months ago

Prayagraj-Kolkata Direct Flight Service to Start from July 3

News 18  

In an exciting development, Prayagraj is set to witness a major boost in connectivity as a direct flight to Kolkata will commence operations from July 3. Starting July 3rd, air passengers will have the convenience of direct flights from the Civil Enclave, also known as Prayagraj Airport, to Kolkata. According to the flight schedule, the departure from Prayagraj to Kolkata …

U.P.’s Prayagraj airport handles over 25K flights in just 52 months
1 year, 10 months ago

U.P.’s Prayagraj airport handles over 25K flights in just 52 months

Hindustan Times  

Adding another feather to its cap, the Prayagraj airport located at Bamrauli has become the third one in the state to have handled more than 25,000 flights in just 52 months, say officials. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The Prayagraj airport, which connects Sangam city to different parts of the country, was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 16, 2018 …

U.P.’s Prayagraj airport handles over 25K flights in just 52 months
1 year, 10 months ago

U.P.’s Prayagraj airport handles over 25K flights in just 52 months

Hindustan Times  

Adding another feather to its cap, the Prayagraj airport located at Bamrauli has become the third one in the state to have handled more than 25,000 flights in just 52 months, say officials. The Prayagraj airport, which connects Sangam city to different parts of the country, was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 16, 2018 but the …

Prayagraj airport to be made into international facility before 2025 Mahakumbh
2 years, 6 months ago

Prayagraj airport to be made into international facility before 2025 Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

Before the Mahakumbh in 2025, the airport in Prayagraj will be made an international facility, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has said. Prayagraj airport to be made into international facility before 2025 Mahakumbh Maurya, who held a review meeting with officials of various departments in the district on Saturday, said that in terms of passenger satisfaction the …

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