India's Global Aviation Hub Plan Takes Off: First Hub-And-Spoke Flight Launched, 6 More Cities Next
India has launched its first hub-and-spoke international flight network, marking a major step in its ambition to become a global aviation hub. The inaugural Air India "Easy Connect" flight departed from Varanasi, allowing passengers to complete baggage check-in and immigration formalities at their origin airport before seamlessly connecting to international destinations via Delhi. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the network will expand rapidly, with six more cities expected to join within the next six weeks. The initiative aims to provide smoother international connectivity for passengers from Tier-II and Tier-III cities across India.
