On Tuesday, Jazeera Airways announced that it would start flying to Bengaluru on Thursdays and Saturdays starting on November 3. Flights to Kuwait will start at Rs 19,999 for one-way travel. In October 2017, the largest local and international low-cost airline in Kuwait began operations in Hyderabad. According to a statement from the airline, it has expanded to serve up to eight cities in India and currently offers 30 daily... Read More
The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru witnessed a two-fold increase in the rose shipments ahead of Valentine’s Day this year. According to a report, Bengaluru airport facilitated the export of approximately 5.15 lakh kilograms of roses to nearly 25 international and domestic destinations this year. In 2021, the airport reported 2.7 lakh kilograms of shipment. The domestic shipments too have witnessed an impressive rise. The domestic shipment of roses showed... Read More
According to a release issued by Bengaluru International Airport Authority Limited (BIAL), Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, has emerged as the preferred transfer hub for South India. Bengaluru airport is the third busiest airport in India. BLR Airport delivered services to 74 domestic destinations in the calendar year 2021 (CY 2021), the highest number of destinations since the airport’s inception. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Bengaluru airport served 54 routes. It is... Read More
An incident of a mid-air collision involving two IndiGo domestic passenger planes was averted recently at Kempegowda International airport, Bengaluru. The incident that happened at 8.45 am on January 7 was not reported as per the norms, and hence, was not recorded in the aviation logbooks or with India’s aviation regulatory authority, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The cause of the incident is said to be improper communication... Read More
Bengaluru Airport, one of the major airports in India, has seen many technological advancements over the years. But now, to make the experience of an airport even more personal, enjoyable, and warm, passengers can request a valet before they land at the airport. Not just that, but if people want to surprise their loved ones with flower bouquets at the airport or get their car washed before they return, they... Read More
Domestic flights of Indian’s number one low-cost airline have been delayed due to a technical glitch at the Bengaluru airport. In a recent tweet, the airline said, “Due to baggage belt breakdown at Kempegowda International Airport, flights from Bengaluru are getting impacted. To keep a tab on your flight status, please visit https://bit.ly/3w18ADc." Many passengers who flew to Bengaluru from Mumbai, Delhi, Prayagraj, and Pune have received their luggage late.... Read More
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is making all the necessary arrangements to encourage social distancing post lockdown period. Since the government has urged the entire nation to follow Social distancing, Bangalore Airport has made special guidelines which will be imposed once the lockdown period is lifted. Passengers will have to follow all the guidelines stated by the Bangalore Airport. The Airport premises have already been restructured to ensure that passengers maintain... Read More
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is all set to hit the next milestone of becoming the first airport in India to have independent parallel runways. Once the parallel runway becomes operational, the airport will be able to handle up to 90 flights per hour or will have take-off and landing every 40 seconds. The second runway that will be located south of the existing runway is scheduled to be open... Read More
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has successfully rolled out Digi Yatra biometric boarding process, starting with one flight of the full-service carrier Vistara. Passengers boarding Vistara flight UK864 from Bengaluru to Mumbai will be the first group of flyers to avail the facility. Other Vistara flights will be integrated with Digi Yatra by the end of October. “Kempegowda International Airport on June 22 has successfully launched the fully biometric-based self-boarding... Read More
Following the government’s mandatory order to install full-body scanners at 84 airports in India, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) established the system, and the trial run began on 1 July 2019. “Based on specifications issued by the BCAS, BIAL is using body scanners with Millimetre Wave (illumination) technology. This technology ensures that the scanners are safe for pregnant women and people with pacemakers,” a spokesperson for Bengaluru International Airport Limited... Read More
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru is all set to witness some significant developments in 2019, reveals a report submitted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture. According to the report, the airport’s second runway and a terminal newly being constructed will become operational by the end of September 2019. The airport will also add 20-30 parking slots to its existing 85 aircraft parking slots. “Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International... Read More
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