Rammohan Naidu Flags Off Vizag-Vijayawada Daily Flight

Visakhapatnam: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Sunday said the NDA Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to improve regional flight connectivity.

He was speaking after inaugurating the new Air India Express daily flight connecting Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada here. The event was attended by MPs Kesineni Sivanath and Golla Babu Rao, as well as MLA PGVR Naidu (Gana Babu).

The service features convenient timings, with flights departing Visakhapatnam at 9:35 am and arriving in Vijayawada at 10:35 am. The return flight leaves Vijayawada at 7:55 pm, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 9 pm, ensuring seamless intra-State travel.

Speaking at the inauguration, Rammohan Naidu, stated, “The new daily flights between Visakhapatnam and

Vijayawada by Air India Express will serve the distinct needs of both cities--Visakhapatnam with its focus on industry and tourism, and Vijayawada, as the centre of administration and commerce.”

He said, “This service will enhance accessibility for business, education, and tourism, supporting economic activity and social mobility within Andhra Pradesh. I congratulate Air India Express on its rapid expansion across India’s domestic network, significantly enhancing connectivity to cities throughout the country.”

Commenting on the launch of the new route, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said, “At Air India Express, we are excited to contribute to the growth story of India’s emerging urban centres and express our gratitude to the Union Minister for inaugurating our new flight on Visakhapatnam--Vijayawada route. With a rapidly growing fleet of about 90 aircraft that continues to expand, we are committed to meeting the connectivity needs of a dynamic economy and will make every effort to improve travel options that support the aspirations of these vibrant regions.”