Overview
- On June 15, Air India ceased full-service flights at Imphal International Airport as confirmed by Airports Authority of India officials.
- Air India Express, the carrier’s low-cost subsidiary, will assume the Imphal route to ensure uninterrupted air connectivity.
- AAI officials said the move was part of a long-standing strategy and was not related to the June 12 Ahmedabad crash that killed 241 people.
- The shift reflects the Tata Group’s broader effort to consolidate its aviation brands and streamline operations after acquiring Air India.
- The withdrawal ends decades of full-service links between Imphal and major Indian hubs under the Air India banner.