Airlines

Vistara to connect new Goa International Airport with Mumbai and Bengaluru

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, announced the addition of Manohar International Airport (New Goa International Airport, Goa) to its domestic network with daily connectivity to and from Bengaluru along with 6x weekly flights to and from Mumbai, starting 14 February 2023.

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The airline will operate these flights using its A320neo aircraft with a three-class configuration. With this, Vistara will be operating flights to and from two different airports serving the same city for the first time as it further amplifies its presence in Goa.

FLIGHTS ON MUMBAI-GOA AND BENGALURU-GOA ROUTES STARTING 14 FEBRUARY 2023

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival
CSMI Airport (BOM) – Manohar International Airport (GOX)	UK 513	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	1510 hrs	1625 hrs
Manohar International Airport (GOX) – CSMI Airport (BOM)	UK 514	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	1305 hrs	1425 hrs
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) – Manohar International Airport (GOX)	UK 511	Daily	1105 hrs	1230 hrs
Manohar International Airport (GOX) – Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)	UK 512	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	1700 hrs	1820 hrs
Manohar International Airport (GOX) – Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)	UK 512	Wednesday	1305 hrs	1425 hrs

Bookings for the flights are open on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, OTAs (online travel agencies) and other travel agents.

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.