Kolkata: Airlines are adding flights and frequencies from Kolkata ahead of the Durga Puja and winter travel rush — when the city sees heightened demand for inbound family travel and outbound holiday trips. SpiceJet, IndiGo , Emirates and Akasa Air have all planned additional services on domestic and international routes.
We are adding 22 special flights to give passengers more choice and to make it easier to travel to Kolkata and Bagdogra during the festive season,” said Debojo Maharshi, chief business officer, SpiceJet. “Durga Puja is one of the most important times of the year for Kolkata, when the city comes alive and families travel from across the country to be together.
The airline will raise its frequency from 11 flights a week to 12 during the winter schedule. Akasa Air, meanwhile, is set to increase its daily departures from Kolkata from the current 10-11 to 17 from Oct 25. From Oct 25, it will operate four daily flights to Mumbai, an additional Mumbai flight on alternate days, and two daily flights to Navi Mumbai.
The airline will also operate a Mumbai-Port Blair service via Kolkata without passengers having to change aircraft. The additional flights will cover the puja period and subsequent festive travel rush. Emirates is increasing its Kolkata connectivity. All Emirates aircraft operating from Kolkata will offer Premium Economy seats in their configuration. The airline currently operates two daily flights to Mumbai and one to Navi Mumbai. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata