India’s civil aviation authority is set to introduce seven new direct air routes connecting major cities in the country. The initiative is aimed at improving connectivity, reducing travel time and improving efficiency of domestic air travel. The proposed routes will connect major metropolitan areas, providing passengers with more convenient flight options and reducing congestion on existing routes.

The planned expansion is part of efforts to improve the country’s air infrastructure in response to rising demand for domestic travel. With India experiencing a surge in air passengers, especially post-pandemic, the introduction of these new routes is expected to ease pressure on major airports and provide more choices for travellers.

By expanding direct routes, the aviation body aims to streamline air travel and encourage better use of smaller airports, which will promote balanced regional development. The move also fits with the government’s broader plans to strengthen India’s aviation sector and meet growing consumer expectations for faster, more accessible flights between major cities.

The new routes are expected to benefit business travellers, tourists and the wider economy by enabling a smoother travel experience and boosting regional trade and tourism.