Vadodara: The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is likely to arrive at Vadodara Airport via first direct international flight from Bhutan on Monday, July 22. This marks the first time an international flight carrying a state guest will land in Vadodara. Bhutan King is likely to be joined by the Prime Minister of Bhutan. The scheduled arrival time according to sources is 11.15 am. Vadodara Airport authorities confirmed that no other flights have been rescheduled due to the arrival o...Read More

Vadodara: ChargeZone has installed a high-speed 60 KW electric vehicle charging station at Vadodara Airport. The station allows two EV cars to charge simultaneously in 40 to 45 minutes using its dual guns feature. The ChargeZone app, available on the Play Store, enables users to manage the charging of their EV cars. This station features a CCS2-type connector, making it compatible with any EV car. ChargeZone founder Kartikey Hariyani mentioned that they aim to provide faster, better, and more...Read More

Vadodara: The Vadodara Airport has released its flight schedule for July, ensuring continuity of existing flights and introducing year-round services to popular destinations like Goa. This move aims to cater to both regular travelers and seasonal demand changes. 13 flights will operate throughout the month without discontinuing any previous flights. Daily flights to major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore are scheduled. Flights to Goa, previously seasonal, will now operate y...Read More

Vadodara: Vadodara BJP MP Dr. Hemang Joshi has requested Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to start international flights from Vadodara Airport. Dr. Joshi also submitted a formal written request to the cabinet minister for the same.This request comes eight years after the new Integrated Terminal Building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. The new terminal, built at a cost of Rs 160 crore, has enhanced passenger facilities but still lacks international flight service...Read More

Vadodara: Vadodara Airport today received an email threatening to blow up the airport, prompting immediate action by authorities. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local police have launched extensive checks inside and outside the airport to ensure safety.Upon receiving the threatening email, the airport authority informed local police. The police fleet and CISF personnel began checking all vehicles and passengers entering the airport. Bomb and dog squads were deployed for thoro...Read More

Vadodara: A third aerobridge is set to be installed at Vadodara Airport, replacing the old Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower. The construction of a new ATC building is currently underway, with operations anticipated within the next 20 days. After the new ATC tower starts operating, construction of the third aerobridge will begin.Work on both the old and new ATC towers is happening simultaneously. Once the new ATC tower is operational, the old tower will be demolished to accommodate the third aerob...Read More

Vadodara: Manjalpur based builder was nabbed by Police from outside the Vadodara airport. He was coming from Goa in Goa-Vadodara direct flight. He was nabbed because he carried 11 bottles of Scotch whisky with him from Goa in dry state Gujarat. Apart from 11 bottles, police also seized an iPhone, cash and other items valuing around Rs. 4.55 lakh. A builder and his friend were nabbed when they were coming out with their luggage along with other passengers. Police is now investigating about pr...Read More

Vadodara: A self-luggage drop system has been launched at Vadodara airport. With this, the passengers will not need to stand in queue with hand luggage at the counters of airlines. Passengers can get luggage tags by entering the PNR number at the Self luggage drop system's four counters. There are currently 13 counters of airlines in addition to the self-luggage drop system's four counters with the conveyor belt system. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has in the Western region, for the firs...Read More

Vadodara: A carpet at Vadodara airport has raised a controversy. The airport which comes under the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has a carpet on which Dandiya playing male and female are depicted. The city-based social worker Swejal Vyas in a Facebook post gave the ultimatum to AAI to remove the carpet in seven days or face legal actions. Vyas in his Facebook post opined - Garbo is a religious symbol of Mataji, where all Hindus play Garba to worship Mataji. That Garba symbol is kept ...Read More

Vadodara: Several international flights operate from Vadodara Airport, and with the increase in passenger footfall, the security hold area of the airport is now being expanded. Soon, there will be a separate security hold area for international and domestic passengers. According to airport management, various airports, including Vadodara Airport, have been advised to increase passenger capacity by the Delhi headquarters of the Airport Authority of India (AAI). The security hold area at Vad...Read More