FlyBlade India a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and BLADE Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE), has launched same-day return helicopter services connecting Bengaluru to Tirupati Airport as part of its expansion plan. The flights are available ‘on demand’ basis and are available at INR 3,50,000 + GST accommodating 5 guests at a time which can be crowd-sourced and booked via charter. Onward journey from the Bangalore airport shall start in the morning hours between 09:15 am to 09:30 am from HAL, whereas the return flights will be in the evening between 04:00 pm to 4:15 pm.
The service aims to enhance connectivity to Tirupati and make travel more convenient and time-effective for pilgrims, especially elders. This route is operational and open for bookings on the BLADE India website or through the Flier Relations team at 1800 102 5233.
BLADE India also expanded to Karnataka by connecting Bangalore to Coorg and Kabini. It provides by-the-seat helicopter services to Coorg and Kabini starting at INR 20000 per person and connecting BIAL to the city center for INR 4500 per person.
Shortly afterward, BLADE India launched its first intra-city service, the BLADE Airport route, with flights connecting Bengaluru airport to key locations within the city such as HAL. Within three months of the launch of the BLADE Airport route, BLADE added Hosur to their intra-city network to ease the commute between North and South Bengaluru. Flights can be booked like any other air ticket at an initial cost of INR 4500* per person
Commenting on the launch of BLADE’s services in Tirupati, Mr. Amit Dutta, Managing Director, BLADE India said, “Pilgrimage in India presents itself as a transformative odyssey, but it remains fraught with accessibility challenges, particularly for the elderly. Among the cherished destinations, Tirupati stands as a beacon of devotion. Keeping this in mind, BLADE India endeavors to improve connectivity to this spiritual destination with its goal to connect popular destinations that are otherwise not accessible or well connected. We are delighted that the customary Tirupati darshan, encompassing two full days of travel, finds respite with BLADE India. Pilgrims can now traverse the same celestial journey, returning to the city on the very day, unraveling a tapestry of convenience, swiftness, and timeless efficacy”
BLADE India started in November 2019, with its maiden flights in Maharashtra between Mumbai, Pune, and Shirdi. In Maharashtra, BLADE India has expanded its by-the-seat services to Aamby Valley and Hilton Shillim and introduced leisure routes to Atmantan Resorts and Mahabaleshwar.
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