Updated 20:49 IST, June 15th 2024
Air India launches direct daily flights between Vijayawada and Mumbai
The first flight to Mumbai departed after passengers were welcomed and felicitated by Air India’s on-ground staff and airport authorities.

Air India has inaugurated a direct daily service connecting Vijayawada with Mumbai, enhancing network connectivity in Andhra Pradesh.
A special ceremony was held at the Vijayawada Airport, Domestic Terminal at Gannavaram to celebrate the inaugural flight. The event was graced by Member of Parliament from Machilipatnam Vallabhaneni Balashowry, and Member of Parliament from Vijayawada Kesineni Sivanath.
The first flight to Mumbai departed after passengers were welcomed and felicitated by Air India’s on-ground staff and airport authorities. The new direct service addresses a longstanding need for better connectivity between Vijayawada and Mumbai.
Operated by the A320 family of single-aisle aircraft, flight AI598 will depart from Mumbai at 15:55 hrs and arrive in Vijayawada at 17:45 hrs. The return flight AI599 will leave Vijayawada at 19:10 hrs and land in Mumbai at 21:00 hrs.
Passengers can enjoy convenient international connections to destinations in the UK, North America, Dubai, and Singapore, as well as over 45 domestic destinations. Bookings for these flights are available through all channels, including Air India's official website (www.airindia.com), mobile app, and travel agents, including online travel agents.
Published 19:02 IST, June 15th 2024