Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private airline, has announced the launch of direct scheduled flights between Delhi and Tashkent, starting from October 3, 2025. The new service aims to strengthen air connectivity between India and Uzbekistan, offering travellers an affordable, comfortable, and time-efficient travel option.

The flights will operate twice weekly, every Tuesday and Friday, providing flexibility and convenience for both business and leisure travellers. Centrum Air’s modern fleet, including Airbus A320neo, A321neo, and the wide-body A330-300, will be deployed on this route to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

According to the announced schedule (local time), flights from Delhi will depart at 12:10 and arrive in Tashkent at 14:50. From Tashkent, flights will leave at 06:55 and land in Delhi at 10:55. These timings are designed to offer smooth connections and ease of travel for passengers.

Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and CEO of Centrum Air, expressed pride in opening the direct Delhi–Tashkent route. He emphasized that the service would not only improve travel convenience but also enhance Uzbekistan’s role as a regional hub, linking India to Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director & CEO of Aeroprime Group, highlighted the significance of being Centrum Air’s exclusive GSA in India. He stated that the partnership would bring immense opportunities for tourism, business, and trade, while ensuring competitive fares and strong support for passengers and cargo operations.

With Aeroprime Group managing sales, marketing, and customer services in India, travellers can expect seamless experiences. Additionally, the new service offers convenient onward connections from Tashkent to destinations such as Almaty, Istanbul, Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Copenhagen, making it a valuable option for both direct and transit passengers.

South American DMC Holla Americana has announced a strategic partnership with New Waves Discoveries LLP, appointing the company as its official Sales and Operations Partner for India. The collaboration represents a major step in positioning South America as a premier leisure destination for Indian travellers.

At the helm of Holla Americana is Sunil Kallyat, Business Head, a seasoned travel industry professional with extensive expertise in aviation and in-depth knowledge of Latin America. His leadership and regional insight are complemented by the experienced team at New Waves Discoveries, whose directors, Priyanka Yande, Lalitha Rosario, Bhushan Naik, and Krishna Radia, bring over extensive combined experience and knowledge in global travel sales, operations, and destination management.

Together, the two organisations will leverage their strengths to tap into India’s rapidly growing outbound travel market. With outbound leisure travel from India witnessing exponential growth, this alliance aims to provide Indian travel agents with seamless access to curated South American itineraries across Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, and Colombia.

“Our vision is to introduce Indian travellers to the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant experiences that South America has to offer. Partnering with New Waves allows us to combine on-ground expertise with world-class service for the Indian market,” said Sunil Kallyat, Business Head of Holla Americana.

This partnership will also include a targeted B2B sales and marketing mission, destination training programs, and closer collaborations with Indian travel agents to bring South America to the forefront of leisure travel planning.

“With Holla Americana’s in-destination expertise and our strong B2B distribution network across India, we are confident of creating unique opportunities for travel agents to offer inspiring and unforgettable journeys to their clients,” added Priyanka Yande, Director, New Waves Discoveries.

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