Overview
- Air India and Air India Express have added 166 flights to and from Patna, with 114 by Air India and 52 by Air India Express scheduled across defined October–November windows.
- Air India plans 38 additional flights each on Delhi–Patna, Mumbai–Patna and Bengaluru–Patna from October 15 to November 2, while Air India Express will run 26 extra services each on Delhi–Patna and Bengaluru–Patna from October 22 to November 3.
- SpiceJet introduced special services to Patna from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, increased links with Delhi and Mumbai, and boosted Darbhanga connectivity, with phased operations starting October 10.
- SpiceJet said the enhanced schedule improves access for travelers heading home for Chhath Puja and Diwali, and highlighted added links that include Ayodhya alongside Bihar routes.
- IndiGo’s direct Kolkata–Purnea route, launched on September 15 with thrice‑weekly service, complements the surge response as demand rises with the November 6 and 11 assembly election dates approaching.