In boost to feeder international traffic, AI starts Ludhiana-Delhi flights

New Delhi: Strengthening its International feed from Punjab, Air India has started a twice-daily service between Delhi and Ludhiana (Halwara) from Friday. The airline expects a very strong connecting traffic from this flight at its Delhi hub to feed its widebodies operating to rest of the world from IGIA. Ditto on the way back. Meanwhile, AI also got its second line fit Boeing 787-9 that boasts of passenger friendly amenities.“Air India (Friday) commenced operations to Ludhiana (Halwara), becoming the first airline to operate commercial services to the newly operational airport, connecting Ludhiana to Delhi and beyond to destinations around the world…. The new flights to and from Ludhiana are timed to offer seamless onward connectivity via Delhi to Air India’s international network, including to destinations such as London, Paris, Milan, Rome, and Birmingham, enabling guests to travel seamlessly using a single ticket and unified baggage allowance, with through check-in of baggage. Air India guests will also enjoy the convenience of same-terminal transfers at Delhi airport to connect between their domestic and international flights,” AI said in a statement.