{
  "id": 13285612,
  "title": "Indore-Kochi Air Connectivity Returns After Five Years, IndiGo Adds Jodhpur Flight From October 25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/indore-kochi-air-connectivity-returns-after-five-years-indigo-adds",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-kochi-air-connectivity-returns-after-five-years-indigo-adds-jodhpur-flight-from-october-25"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore has welcomed three new flights for the Winter Schedule 2026, set to commence on October 25. Among these, two flights will serve Kochi, and one will connect Jodhpur. This marks the return of air connectivity between India's central Madhya Pradesh and the southern state of Kerala after a five-year hiatus. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) releases these flight schedules biannually. IndiGo, the airline operating these flights, declared TK Jose, its managing director, as the one responsible for this expansion.\n\nJose Travels' Jose had announced in the past that IndiGo had launched a Kochi flight before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, but it was discontinued just a month later due to flight operation bans. The resumption of these flights is seen as a boon for Kerala residents living in Indore, especially considering the region's significant Keralite population. Two new flights will operate between Indore and Kochi, with layovers in Goa and Pune, starting from October 25.\n\nSenior travel expert Jose opines that these services offer immense potential for travelers from both states, allowing them to save considerable time. Furthermore, these flights are anticipated to bolster religious tourism and trade between Indore and Kerala. The announcement comes amidst ongoing debates about tribal icons in Indore, with Chief Minister Chouhan criticizing the Congress Party for overlooking figures like Tantya Bhil and instead glorifying the Nehru-Gandhi family.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city has got three flights in the Winter Schedule 2026, which will come into effect on Oct 25. These include two flights for Kochi and one for Jodhpur. Importantly, the state will regain air connectivity with Kochi after a gap of about five years. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announces summer and winter flight schedules twice a year. TK Jose,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Indore-Kochi air connectivity resumes after five years",
    "IndiGo adds Jodhpur flight from October 25",
    "Return of flights benefits Kerala residents in Indore"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The resumption of Indore-Kochi flights after a five-year gap and the addition of a Jodhpur flight will likely boost travel, trade, and religious tourism between Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}