Air travellers from Nagpur are set to face significant disruptions from June 1 as airlines have cancelled or reduced services on several key domestic routes, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Goa, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Indore. Airlines have attributed the move to rising aviation fuel costs, increasing operational expenses and ongoing network rationalisation efforts.
The most notable impact will be on the high-demand Nagpur-Mumbai route. Air India has temporarily suspended its morning and evening services between the two cities from June 1 to July 31. The route serves a large number of business travellers, government officials, students and passengers using Mumbai as a gateway for international travel. Meanwhile, IndiGo has discontinued its Hyderabad-Nagpur-Hyderabad service, while the weekly Nagpur-Goa flight operating every Wednesday has also been withdrawn.
The Nagpur-Bengaluru sector has witnessed a major reduction in capacity. IndiGo has cancelled two flights on the route, while Air India Express has withdrawn four services. As a result, the number of daily flights connecting the two cities has dropped from nearly 12 to around eight. Similarly, services on the Kolkata route have been curtailed, with daily flights reducing from four to two. Airlines have also scaled back frequencies on the Ahmedabad and Indore sectors.
Flights Affected From Nagpur
| Route | Impact on Service |
|---|---|
| Nagpur – Mumbai | Air India morning and evening flights suspended till July 31 |
| Nagpur – Hyderabad | IndiGo service cancelled |
| Nagpur – Goa | Weekly Wednesday flight cancelled |
| Nagpur – Bengaluru | Multiple IndiGo and Air India Express flights cancelled |
| Nagpur – Kolkata | Daily flights reduced from 4 to 2 |
| Nagpur – Ahmedabad | Flight frequency reduced |
| Nagpur – Indore | Flight frequency reduced |
Travel industry experts believe the reduction in available seats is likely to push up airfares across affected routes. Travel agents have already reported a rise in ticket prices as passengers scramble to secure alternative bookings following the cancellations.
With the summer travel season continuing and educational institutions preparing to reopen, passengers are being advised to verify flight schedules before departure and book tickets well in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience and higher fares.
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