Air India and Air India Express announce 166 additional flights to meet Diwali and Chhath Puja travel demand, Patna, Ettravelworld

Sources said the Tata group-owned private carrier has set Vikram Dayal’s Vikram Day following Singh’s departure.

Air India and Air India Express, with 166 weekly flights to and from Patna, catered to the increased travel demand during the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja.

Between 15 October and 2 November 2025, Air India added 38 additional flights each between Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru and Patna, for a total of 114 flights to its Schedule.

Similarly, between October 22 and November 3, 2025, Air India Express will operate 26 additional flights each between Delhi and Patna and Bengaluru and Patna, contributing 52 more flights during this period.

These additions are on top of Air India’s 14 weekly flights to Delhi and Mumbai and Air India Express’ Delhi and Bengaluru, greatly expanding air access to the Bihar capital during the Peak Travel Week.

The expanded schedule will provide more flexibility for travelers visiting family and friends and is expected to ease capacity constraints on major routes during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Flights to Patna will also provide smooth connectivity from Bengaluru to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to other parts of India and destinations in the Middle East and Europe.

Bookings for additional flights are now open through Official websites and official websites and mobile apps of Air India and Air India Express, as well as 24×7 contact centres, airport ticket offices and authorized travel agents worldwide.

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