Air India has joined hands with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) in a landmark agreement aimed at transforming Bengaluru into a top-tier aviation hub for southern India. The collaboration seeks to amplify air travel connectivity to and from India in the coming years.
This strategic partnership between Air India, Tata Group airlines (AIX and Vistara), and BIAL is poised to redefine the landscape of the Indian aviation sector. Over the next five years, the parties will work in tandem to enhance international connectivity, streamline operations, and elevate the passenger experience at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB or BLR Airport).
Among the key highlights of this initiative is the establishment of a dedicated domestic lounge within Terminal 2 for premium and frequent travellers of Tata Group airlines, including Air India and Vistara. Additionally, Air India has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Karnataka to establish state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at BLR Airport.
This strategic move underscores Air India’s unwavering commitment to fortifying its presence in Bengaluru and expanding its global reach to meet the escalating demand for direct long-haul routes originating from Southern India. Moreover, the establishment of the MRO centre is expected to catalyze the growth of the aviation ecosystem, creating over 1,200 new job opportunities for skilled individuals in the state.
Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director of Air India, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing the pivotal role of airline-airport synergy in enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. He highlighted Bengaluru’s significance as both an origin-destination market and a connecting hub, affirming Air India’s commitment to bolstering its presence at BLR Airport.
Hari Marar, Managing Director and CEO of Bangalore International Airport Limited, echoed Wilson’s sentiments, underscoring BLR Airport’s dedication to becoming the primary international gateway in Southern and Central India. He emphasized the alignment of this collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s vision of fostering airport hubs and enhancing the passenger journey. Marar emphasized the alliance’s potential to capture a significant share of long-haul routes from BLR Airport in the years ahead.
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