Air India Express inaugurated its services from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with direct flights to Bengaluru and Delhi. The airline is among the first carriers to commence commercial services from NMIA on the very day the airport opened for operations.
The first Air India Express flight from Navi Mumbai International Airport operated to Bengaluru, marking the commencement of the airline’s services from the new airport. The occasion was marked by a special ceremony at NMIA, during which the first guest was presented with a commemorative boarding pass. Following the inaugural Bengaluru service, the airline’s inaugural Delhi flight is scheduled to depart from Navi Mumbai at 14:05 hours and arrive in the national capital at 16:20 hours.
Commenting on the launch of operations from Navi Mumbai, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said, “The start of flights from Navi Mumbai is a milestone for the city and the region. We are happy to be part of this effort in enhancing capacity for Mumbai and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Navi Mumbai is a key pillar of our dual-airport strategy, complementing our services from CSMIA, where we operate direct flights to 11 domestic and three international destinations. Being here from day one reflects our confidence in the potential of NMIA and the role this airport will play in getting Mumbai back on a rapid growth trajectory. AIX will scale up its operations as we advance, offering guests reliable, value-driven connectivity delivered with the warmth of Indian hospitality, supported by a modern fleet.”