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.
The Northern Region of the Airports Authority of India handles around 30% of India’s air passenger traffic, but winter fog remains a persistent operational threat, disrupting flight schedules. The AAI says multiple airport infrastructure projects are underway across northern India. Alongside expansion, the authority is also pursuing environmental targets, including carbon neutrality by 2030.
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