Nashik: Private airline IndiGo at a press conference (confirm) on Sunday said that it has plans to start direct flights from Nashik to Delhi and Bengaluru, shortly.The airline is also exploring possibilities to start air cargo from Nashik.Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo, told the media, The airline is buying more aircrafts. Considering the air service potentials from Nashik, we also have plans to connect Nashik with more cities in the future.This will be done gradually in phases.The airline started flights from Nashik to four cities (Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Nagpur and Goa) in March this year. The response Indigo received was good, with a registered 80-90% footfall on all four routes, Elbers said.We also published the following articles recentlyIndiGoReach organises heritage walk in NashikIndiGoReach and InterGlobe Foundation organized their fourth Heritage Walk in Nashik, Maharashtra as part of the My City My Heritage campaign. The campaign focuses on promoting awareness and preservation of Indias heritage and culture. The walk, led by a conservation architect, explored iconic landmarks such as temples, ghats, and historical sites. The event received enthusiastic participation from the local community and government officials. IndiGo CEO, Pieter Elbers, expressed pride in contributing to the preservation of Nashiks heritage and promoting tourism. InterGlobe Foundations Chairperson, Rohini Bhatia, emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage and promoting partnerships for conservation.This winter 80 international airlines to link 23 Indian cities to 50 countries on 10% more direct flightsIndias international connectivity for the winter schedule will see a 10% increase compared to last year. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has approved a schedule of 2,336 weekly flights by 80 foreign airlines, offering 5.9 lakh seats per week. The number of Indian cities with international flights remains at 23, and the number of countries with direct flights from foreign airlines has increased to 50. Several airlines will start or restart flights to India this winter, while some will not be operating. The winter schedule is effective from October 29, 2023, to March 30, 2024.IndiGo commences operations from SalemIndiGo has started operating in Salem, making it the 82nd domestic and 114th overall destination in their network. The airline will offer daily flights to Chennai from October 29, and four times a week flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru from October 30. This move aims to improve interstate accessibility, promote economic growth, and align with the regional connectivity schemes objectives. IndiGo aims to provide customers with affordable, on-time, and hassle-free travel experiences, while also boosting tourism and trade in the region.

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