Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow recently saw its first Boeing 777 commercial flight
LUCKNOW: In a significant milestone for the city’s aviation sector, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport witnessed its first commercial airline operation involving a Boeing 777 (B777) wide-body aircraft on Tuesday, when Saudia Airlines operated its flight with hundreds of passengers. Saudia Airlines flight SV-892 landed at Lucknow airport at 3.42am on October 27 with approximately 430 passengers booked, according to official source. The aircraft subsequently departed as flight SV-893 at 5.39am with around 300 passengers booked. The operation marked a significant development for Lucknow airport, which has traditionally handled commercial flights operated by narrow-body aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. The Boeing 777 is a long-range, twin-engine wide-body aircraft designed to accommodate substantially more passengers than conventional narrow-body aircraft.
Its operation at Lucknow represents an important milestone in the airport’s ability to handle larger commercial aircraft.
Airport officials said Saudia Airlines has scheduled its next Boeing 777 operation for October 29. The aircraft is expected to arrive at 12.50am and depart at 2.30am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
The development assumes significance as Lucknow continues to emerge as an important aviation hub in Uttar Pradesh, catering to growing domestic and international passenger traffic. The successful operation of the wide-body aircraft could pave the way for more such commercial flights from the state capital. Notably, about a year ago, defence minister Rajnath Singh, who also represents Lucknow in the Lok Sabha, had expressed his desire to see direct flight operations between Lucknow and Los Angeles in the United States. Download the TOI App.