Media Release
Mangaluru, Feb 1: Mangaluru International Airport will offer the people of the coastal city of Karnataka and adjoining regions direct morning access to Delhi, the national capital, starting February 1. Air India Express commenced operations of daily flight between Mangaluru and Delhi.
The inaugural flight, IX 1552, departed from Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) at 6.40am and landed at Delhi International Airport (DEL) at 9.35am. The pairing flight, IX 2768, departed the national capital at 6.40am and landed in Mangaluru at 9.35am. Captain Vineet Kumar was the commander of the inaugural flight from Delhi, along with his co-pilot and four-member crew.
The inaugural Mangaluru-Delhi flight saw 167 passengers travel, while the flight from the national capital had 144 passengers arrive in this coastal city
The Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit of Mangaluru International Airport presented a water canon salute to the inaugural flight, much to the delight of passengers and Av Geeks. The launch of this new flight comes on the heels of Air India Express introducing two weekend flights, every Saturday, to Pune on January 4.
This new flight to Delhi will fortify Mangaluru International Airport’s emphasis on enabling business and leisure connectivity to passengers. With the introduction of this route, the Airport has now facilitated a second daily option, to go with the current evening flight, for people to travel directly to Delhi. Travelers can look forward to more onward connectivity options, reduced travel time, and the promise of a hassle-free journey with this direct flying option.
About Mangaluru International Airport (IXE)
Mangaluru International Airport is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the globally diversified Adani Group. AAHL aims to converge India’s biggest cities in a hub and spoke model through the Group's proven strength in developing and managing complex transport and logistics hubs.
With a strong understanding of modern-day mobility requirements, the Adani Group’s vision for Mangaluru International Airport is to develop it as the most preferred tier-II airport in Karnataka for both passengers and cargo. While championing sustainable growth through excellence in customer experience, process efficiency and stakeholder relationship at core.