The commencement of IndiGo’s service on this route will also mark the inauguration of Purnea airport, underscoring the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity to Tier‑II and Tier‑III cities
A key element of this strategy is the strengthened collaboration with its esteemed ‘India Pool’ partners, who are eager to welcome Indian travellers to their regions and outlets with bespoke experiences
Domestic travel accounted for the majority of demand, with Indian guests making up roughly 91 per cent of bookings last year, compared with 79 per cent in 2019
The new service is expected to further boost this share by providing a premium and reliable option for travellers travelling to and from Noida and Greater Noida
Authorities said the trains were introduced in response to requests from local administration, with the aim of providing relief to travellers facing difficulties caused by the highway closure
The service is available across 17 cities in India, including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Jaipur, among others
In the inaugural session, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh emphasised that transport connectivity is the most critical sector for the development of the NER