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India plans hub and spoke for international flights Air India trial starts in June with faster transfers
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Published on 29 April 2026
Immigration and baggage transfers get streamlined—how fast
India’s civil aviation ministry has issued SOPs for a new hub-and-spoke model for international air travel. Air India will begin trials in June, aiming to connect domestic routes to global destinations with smoother immigration and baggage transfers. The plan is also designed to better use airport infrastructure nationwide, reducing friction for passengers during international journeys.
- Civil aviation ministry releases SOPs for hub and spoke international flights
- Air India trials are set to begin in June
- The model targets smoother immigration and baggage transfers
- It aims to better leverage airport infrastructure across India
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