Air India expands Delhi hub links as government plans 44-airport network

Air India has launched Easy Connect flights from Amritsar via Delhi after Varanasi, with more city launches expected. The government’s proposed four-hub, 44-airport network could widen international passenger flows and create new airport retail, F&B and travel-services demand.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 10:18 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Air India launched Easy Connect hub-and-spoke flights from Amritsar via Delhi, following Varanasi. The government plans four hub airports within a 44-airport network, supporting international passenger flows and airport retail opportunities across Indian cities.

Why this matters

Air India’s Delhi connectivity expansion follows its Tourism Ministry partnership to promote Incredible India and comes as the carrier reports turnaround gains while pursuing a wide-body revamp through FY28.

Footfall is steady, with 500 signals recorded in the past 90 days; no QoQ change figure was provided.