Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket. The inaugural flight departed from Bengaluru, marking the launch of the new service and providing travellers with convenient access to Phuket. This launch further expands Air India Express’ footprint in Thailand, complementing the Bengaluru–Bangkok service introduced in October last year.
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