Air India Express to commence direct flights to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Dehradun from Bengaluru

Expanding its operations, Air India Express will commence direct flights to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Dehradun from Bengaluru  in September. There will be two daily flights on the Ahmedabad-Bengaluru and Chandigarh-Bengaluru routes, and daily flights between Dehradun and Bengaluru.

The airline, which has a fleet of 116 planes, operates over 500 flights daily.

“With the addition of Ahmedabad and Chandigarh from September 1, 2025, and Dehradun from September 15, 2025, Air India Express will operate across 41 domestic and 17 international destinations,” the airline said in a release on Thursday.

Your gateway to the hills now comes with Comfy Seats, Hot ‘Gourmair’ Meals, and flights that make every journey as beautiful as the view. Introducing daily direct flights between Dehradun and Bengaluru starting 15 Sep 2025. Enjoy #FastBookings, #FabDeals & #FantasticValue on… pic.twitter.com/MpL6MEU2af

— Air India Express (@AirIndiaX) August 14, 2025

The carrier will commence two daily flights on the Ahmedabad-Bengaluru and Chandigarh-Bengaluru routes, and daily flights between Dehradun and Bengaluru.

Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh said that having flights to the new destinations are part of a broader strategy to open new opportunities in high-potential markets.

Meanwhile, tension gripped passengers aboard an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Gwalior on Saturday afternoon when an aborted landing attempt caused panic mid-air. The incident occurred around 1:30 pm, as the aircraft attempted to touch down at Gwalior Airport but was suddenly pulled back into the air by the pilot after a rough approach.

The Boeing aircraft, carrying approximately 160 passengers, experienced a severe jolt just moments before it was due to land. Passengers reported feeling a violent shake, prompting immediate concern. The pilot swiftly aborted the landing and circled the airport before successfully landing the plane around 10 minutes later.

Although the aircraft eventually touched down safely, the emotional aftermath was palpable. Several passengers expressed their anger and frustration upon disembarking, alleging negligence and inadequate communication from the airline. Once inside the terminal, a group of visibly shaken travellers confronted airport staff and criticised Air India Express for what they described as a traumatic experience.

“That moment felt exactly like a crash. We felt that it would be difficult to survive. How can anyone travel with confidence after such a big shock?” said one of the passengers, echoing the sentiments of others who later filed formal complaints.

Passengers including Pallavi, Tanish Chauhan, Shiva Singh, and Shobha Gupta submitted written grievances, demanding accountability from the airline and questioning its operational standards.

No injuries were reported, and Air India Express has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. Aviation authorities are expected to review the flight’s landing attempt as part of standard safety protocol.

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