| (14/08/24) IndiGo has unveiled plans to launch daily direct flights between Coimbatore and Singapore, and increase the frequency of flights from Chennai to Singapore and Colombo, as well as between Mumbai and Kuwait. The Coimbatore (CJB) - Singapore (SIN) service is scheduled to take off on 27 October, whilst the increase in flights from Chennai (MAA) to Singapore and Colombo (CMB) is expected to start 15 October, whilst the new Mumbai (BOM) - Kuwait (KWI) services will take off on 29 October. The new routes and frequencies will enhance international connectivity and bolster mobility between the commercial hubs in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, whilst also providing travellers with more options to explore tourist and economic hubs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. With the launch of the new routes and frequencies, IndiGo will provide 908 direct flights per week from Chennai to 48 destinations, 141 weekly flights from Coimbatore to 7 destinations, and 1292 weekly flights from Mumbai to 72 destinations. IndiGo aircraft. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com “We are pleased to further enhance our international connectivity with new / direct additional flights to Singapore, Colombo and Kuwait. With introduction of these flights IndiGo now offers increased connectivity to Singapore (72 flights a week) from 9 cities in India, to Colombo (37 flights a week) from 4 cities in India, and to Kuwait (34 flights a week) from 5 cities in India,” said Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo. “These new routes and additional frequencies foster stronger economic and cultural ties and unlock new avenues for trade, tourism, and collaboration. As India’s preferred carrier, we are committed to offering on-time, affordable, and hassle-free travel experiences across our extensive network.” With the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries around Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, the city is often called the ‘Detroit of India’. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in the city include, Santhome Basilica church, Fort St. George, Government Museum, Marina beach, Pulicat Lake, St. Mary’s church, and Valluvar Kottam Kodambakkam. Surrounded by the Western Ghats, Coimbatore is a vibrant city in Tamil Nadu that is renowned for its textile industry. The Vellingiri Hill Temple and the ancient Perur Pateeswarar Temple add to its cultural richness. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the financial capital of India and one of the most populous cities in the world. Located on the west coast of India, along the Arabian Sea, Mumbai is the heart of the Bollywood film industry and a hub for commerce, fashion, and entertainment. The city's skyline is a mix of colonial-era buildings, modern skyscrapers, and bustling streets that reflect its dynamic and diverse culture. See recent and exclusive HD video interviews about India: ; Goa Tourism (India) - Interview with Rohan A. Khaunte, Goa's Minister for Tourism; ; Karnataka Tourism (India) - Interview with H.T. Ratnakar, Adviser - Tourism and Hospitality, Govt. of Karnataka, India; Rajasthan Tourism (India) - Interview with Dr. Rashmi Sharma, I.A.S., Director - Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan. Latest exclusive video interviews:Future of Air Travel - Interview with Sumesh Patel, President of SITA Asia Pacific; Miss International Queen 2024 (MIQ 2024) - Interview with Alisa Phanthusak, MD, Tiffany's Show Pattaya, Thailand; 16 HD Video Interviews from Routes Europe 2024 in Aarhus, Denmark; 9 HD Video Interviews from Routes Asia 2024 in Langkawi, Malaysia; Standard to Open Residences in Hua Hin and phu*ket, Thailand; Video Interview with Amar Lalvani, Executive Chairman; 9 Exclusive Video Interviews from ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Vientiane, Laos; 8 NTO Press Conferences from ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Vientiane, Laos; 13 HD Video Interviews from World Travel Market 2023 in London, England; 5 HD Video Interviews from APG World Connect 2023 in Monaco, France; and 15 HD Video Interviews from Routes World 2023 in Istanbul, Türkiye. | Headlines: | |
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