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Air India to launch international flights from Varanasi under new hub and spoke plan
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Published on 29 April 2026
Varanasi could bypass crowded metros for faster global hops
Air India plans to start international flights from Varanasi by adopting India’s hub-and-spoke model. The move is designed to bring global connectivity to cities beyond top metros, improve route efficiency, and cut passenger travel time by reducing reliance on congested hub airports. If implemented, Varanasi could become a key gateway for long-haul travel.
- Air India is adopting the hub and spoke model for Varanasi
- International flights from Varanasi would extend global access beyond metros
- The plan targets better efficiency and shorter passenger journeys
- It aims to reduce dependence on congested major hub airports
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