Airlines

Air India announces new non-stop service between Bengaluru and Singapore

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Air India has begun nonstop service between Bengaluru and Singapore. The new service will meet the need for a convenient direct connection between the two cities.

AI392 is scheduled to depart from Bengaluru at 12.30 a.m. and arrive in Singapore at 5.40 a.m. AI393, the return flight, will depart Singapore at 6.40 a.m. and arrive in Bengaluru at 8.35 a.m. (all local time).

The route, which will be conducted four days a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, will be flown by an Airbus A321 aircraft and have a two-class configuration of 170 Economy and 12 Business Class seats.

In addition, starting on October 22, Air India will be offering thirteen weekly flights instead of the previous seven between Mumbai and Singapore. Following the launch of additional flight services from Bengaluru, the aviation business now runs 38 weekly nonstop flights to Singapore. 14 flights are operated by Air India from Delhi, 13 from Mumbai, 7 from Chennai, and, 4 from Bengaluru.

Building a more robust network is a key component of Air India’s transformation journey, and the new launch is in line with the airline’s commitment to increase connectivity and enhance frequency in its domestic and international sectors as it continues to add new aircraft to its fleet, according to an official statement from the airline.

Airlines

Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.