Air India to launch Amritsar hub-and-spoke links via Delhi

Air India plans to introduce easy-connect hub-and-spoke flights from Amritsar via Delhi, with single check-in and smoother international transfers. The carrier says it will progressively add links from more Indian cities to its Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru hubs.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 14:48 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Air India will introduce hub-and-spoke flights linking Amritsar to Delhi, enabling single check-in and smoother international transfers. The carrier plans to progressively connect more Indian cities to its Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru hubs through easy-connect flights.

Why this matters

The Amritsar plan extends Air India’s recent network moves, including daily Delhi–Toronto non-stop flights and premium economy service from August 1, while adding feeder connectivity to its Delhi hub.

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