Winter Schedule Takes Off: New Routes and Increased Departures

In the upcoming winter schedule, airlines will increase domestic flights to 26,495 weekly departures, connecting 126 airports. New services will include Amravati, Hissar, Purnia, and Rupsi airports, while operations will cease at seven others. A 5.95% rise in weekly flights compared to the previous winter schedule is anticipated.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 24-10-2025 17:26 IST | Created: 24-10-2025 17:26 IST
Winter Schedule Takes Off: New Routes and Increased Departures
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In a significant move, airlines are set to operate 26,495 domestic flights weekly, connecting 126 airports during the winter schedule that kicks off on October 26, 2025, and runs through March 28, 2026.

According to the civil aviation ministry, this new schedule marks a 5.95% increase in weekly departures compared to the previous winter schedule, with notable additions including flight services to new airports like Amravati, Hissar, Purnia, and Rupsi.

The ministry has also announced the suspension of operations at Aligarh, Moradabad, Chitrakoot, Bhavnagar, Ludhiana, Pakyong, and Shravasti airports, reflecting strategic shifts for the upcoming season.

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