Ahmedabad: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport introduced a complimentary electric shuttle bus service last December to enhance passenger convenience. This service connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, which are 1.5 km apart. Two electric buses operate every 30 minutes, with reduced frequency during off-peak hours from 12 AM to 3 AM and 11 AM to 3 PM. Below are the detailed timings of the service: SR. NO. PICKUP TIME SR. NO. PICKUP TIME SR. NO. PICKUP TIME ...Read More

Keshod: The Alliance Air flight between Keshod and Mumbai, launched three years ago as part of the UDAN scheme of the central government, has been suspended. The flight, which allowed tourists easy access to the Asiatic lions at Gir Sanctuary and the Somnath Mahadev Temple, used to operate four times a week. However, its cancellation as per the summer schedule approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has left passengers dissatisfied. The Mumbai-Keshod flight service had an a...Read More

Ahmedabad: With the announcement of the Summer Schedule 2025, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city is set to handle 320 daily aircraft movements, a 25% increase from last summer’s 256 flights. While no new destinations have been introduced, airlines have increased flight frequencies on existing routes to meet growing demand. This year’s summer schedule sees IndiGo ramping up flights to Hyderabad, while SpiceJet has added services to Srinagar (five times a week) ...Read More

Mehsana: A two-seater Cessna 152 aircraft had a crash landing near Mehsana airport today. The female trainee pilot, who was on a solo flight, suffered minor injuries. However, she is safe, stable, and out of any danger. She is walking and mobile. The incident occurred around 7 pm, with fire brigade sources stating that the trainee pilot, Alekhya Pechetti, sustained minor injuries. "She was first taken to a government hospital and later transferred to a private hospital for further treatment," o...Read More

Ahmedabad: SpiceJet has introduced a daily direct flight between Ahmedabad and Dehradun as part of its Summer 2025 expansion, further strengthening domestic connectivity. The new service aims to provide seamless travel between Gujarat and Uttarakhand, catering to both business and leisure travelers. Flight SG 611 departs from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, at 10:25 AM and arrives at Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport at 12:10 PM. The return flight, SG 616, takes off fr...Read More

Ahmedabad: SpiceJet has launched a direct flight connecting Ahmedabad and Srinagar, enhancing connectivity between Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir. The service commenced on March 31, 2025, and will operate five times a week—Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Flight SG 150 departs from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI) at 2:25 PM and arrives in Srinagar at 4:25 PM. The return flight, SG 961, takes off from Srinagar at 11:35 AM, reaching Ahmedabad at 1:50 PM. ...Read More

Porbandar: Flight services between Mumbai and Porbandar resumed today after a three-year hiatus. The SpiceJet flight from Mumbai took off at 11:10 AM and landed at Porbandar Airport at 12:50 PM. The service will now operate twice a week, connecting the two cities. Since the 1980s, Porbandar had air connectivity with Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi. However, flights were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. After multiple appeals from business communities and local organizations, the service ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A direct flight between Ahmedabad and Gwalior is set to resume operations on April 7, with Akasa Air receiving approval under the summer schedule. This development follows Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s efforts to enhance air connectivity between the two cities. Earlier, Akasa Air operated a weekly service on this route during the winter but discontinued it due to low passenger demand. Now, starting April 7, the Akasa Air flight will depart from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Inte...Read More

Surat: Dumas police have arrested an individual for smoking a bidi inside the bathroom of a flight bound for Kolkata from Surat Airport. As the smoke spread inside the cabin, passengers panicked, prompting the airline staff to intervene. The man was caught and handed over to the police. The accused, identified as Dr. Ashok Anukul Biswas, a native of West Bengal and a resident of Navsari, was arrested for smoking on board a Surat-Kolkata IndiGo flight. The flight had around 70 passengers, whose ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A rickshaw driver has filed a police complaint against security guards at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, alleging assault and threats. The driver,  Mohsin Yusufbhai Malvat (29), has stated in complaint that he was attacked by security personnel while waiting for a ride request near the Sardar Patel statue on airport road on Sunday afternoon. According to the complaint filed at the Airport Police Station, the driver, who operates for Ola and Uber, stated that ...Read More