Bengaluru,7th June, 2024:

Air India will be launching non-stop services between Bengaluru and London Gatwick (LGW), commencing on August 18, 2024.The new route will feature five weekly flights, providing enhanced connectivity for both business and leisure travellers.

This development marks Bengaluru as the first Indian city to have direct connectivity to the two largest airports in London – Heathrow and Gatwick, further reinforcing the strong economic and cultural ties between India and the UK.

Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer at Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL),said, “We are thrilled about this new development, which strengthens our ongoing partnership with Air India and greatly enhances our connectivity to London.This new route will boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. London is one of our busiest long-haul markets and the new service will allow our passengers have a choice of airports in London to travel to. We look forward to adding more destinations to our network, thereby reinforcing our position as the Gateway to South and Central India.

Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India, said, “This new route caters to the growing demand for travel between these two important business and leisure destinations, and strengthens our commitment to expanding our global network.”

Air India will operate its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on this route, featuring 18 flat beds in Business class and 238 spacious seats in Economy. The new service will cater to the growing demand for travel between Bengaluru and London, providing passengers with convenient and direct flight options.