Air India Express has commenced operations from Dehradun Airport with the launch of daily direct flights to Bengaluru. The first flight on the Dehradun–Bengaluru route was flagged off by Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, in the presence of other dignitaries.

Welcoming Air India Express to Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister, said, “The start of Air India Express services from Dehradun marks an important milestone for civil aviation in our state. Enhanced connectivity to Bengaluru will provide a significant boost to tourism, trade, and investment opportunities in Uttarakhand, while also strengthening links for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs with one of India’s most dynamic cities. We welcome Air India Express and look forward to the positive impact this connectivity will bring to our people and economy.”

With this launch, guests from Dehradun gain convenient one-stop connectivity to 18 destinations including Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, North Goa, Pune, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam through Bengaluru.

Commenting on the occasion, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said, “We are delighted to commence operations from Dehradun, our 58th station, with daily direct flights to Bengaluru, our largest domestic hub. This is the third new station launched this month, following Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, underscoring the rapid expansion of our network. The new route not only connects Uttarakhand directly with Bengaluru’s economic and educational hubs but also offers convenient one-stop connections to 18 more cities across India. With our fleet now crossing 115 aircraft, we are scaling up, building a stronger, more accessible network that reflects the aspirations of modern India.”

As part of its ‘Tales of India’ initiative celebrating the country’s diverse art and culture, the new Boeing 737-8 aircraft deployed to operate the first flight from Dehradun proudly features a livery inspired by ‘Aipan,’ Uttarakhand’s traditional art form of floor and wall paintings.

Vietjet has welcomed an Airbus A330 widebody, bringing its fleet to 121 aircraft across the whole group. This milestone further strengthens the airline’s operations between India and Vietnam, underscoring its commitment to meeting soaring demand for travel during the year-end festive season, including the Diwali holiday.

The new aircraft will be deployed immediately on Vietjet’s India-Vietnam services, as well as flights to Australia, Japan and Kazakhstan, offering passengers enhanced comfort and a modern inflight experience. The airline currently operates 10 direct routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru to major Vietnamese cities, including Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

The latest A330 features Vietjet’s signature livery of vibrant red and yellow, highlighted by a flowing golden silk ribbon symbolizing connectivity, cultural exchange, and global integration. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, the twin-aisle aircraft delivers fuel efficiency and performance.

With a modern fleet and more than 400 new aircraft on order from Airbus and Boeing through 2030, Vietjet continues to expand its international flight network, embrace advanced technologies, and enhance operational efficiency, while delivering safe, memorable journeys for passengers worldwide and long-term sustainable value for its stakeholders.