Air India is gearing up to launch a direct flight between Mumbai and Gujarat’s Bhuj from March 1, 2024. Flight AI 602, operated by the A320 single-aisle aircraft group, will provide better commute facilities between the two cities.
Timings For Mumbai-Bhuj Air India Flight
Mumbai to Bhuj: Flight AI 601 will depart from Mumbai at 7.05 am and arrive in Bhuj at 8.20 am.
Bhuj to Mumbai: Flight AI-602 will leave Bhuj at 8.55 am and arrive in Mumbai at 10.10 am.
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Air India To Start A350 Flight Service From Jan 22:
Meanwhile, Air India will also launch its first A350 aircraft domestic flight on January 22, with the inaugural flight, A350-900, taking off from Bengaluru to Mumbai. The aircraft will have a three-class cabin with 316 seats, including 28 business class, 24 premium economy, and 264 economy seats, as per a report by CNN.
The A350 flights will first operate domestically from Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai and will commence international services later. The booking for the A350 flight started on Monday.
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Notice Issued Over For Related Flight Diversions:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued show cause notices to Air India following a series of fog-related delays and diversions of their flights at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi. The aviation regulatory body said that both airlines failed to deploy pilots trained for Category-III Instrument Landing System (CAT-III ILS) landings, a crucial requirement during low-visibility conditions caused by fog.
This lapse in compliance resulted in the diversion of multiple flights, inconveniencing passengers and raising concerns about the airlines’ preparedness for adverse weather conditions.
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The CAT-III ILS is an advanced technology that enables aircraft to land with minimal visibility, making it essential for safe and efficient operations during foggy weather. Airlines are mandated to ensure that a sufficient number of their pilots are trained and certified for CAT-III ILS landings to mitigate the impact of adverse weather conditions on flight schedules.
(With Agencies Inputs)
