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Business EconomyPosted at: Mar 27 2023 8:32PM


Air India launches non-stop flight from Amritsar to London Gatwick

New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Air India launched its first-ever non-stop flight to London Gatwick from Amritsar on Monday.

The services to Gatwick are in line with Air India’s ongoing endeavour of enhancing connectivity between India’s major cities and leading global destinations to provide more choices to its passengers, a statement from the airlines said.

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will be operating three flights a week on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from Amritsar, it said.

In addition to the flights from Amritsar, Air India will operate 9 other weekly flights scheduled from Ahmedabad, Goa, and Kochi—making it a total of 12 weekly flights to Gatwick, the statement said.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, “It is a historic day for Amritsar and Punjab. This new connection will bring a new impetus to the state and provide key connectivity with the UK, bringing people closer. This will also boost trade and tourism and open up new employment opportunities.”

Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India, said, “As part of our five-year transformation plan, Vihaan.AI, we plan to significantly enhance connectivity between India’s major cities and prime global destinations and be acknowledged as India’s Flying Ambassador to the world. These flights will also fulfil the growing demand for direct air connectivity from various important destinations in India to the UK and from the UK to these popular cities in India.”
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