{
  "id": 4961931,
  "title": "‘Hub-and-spoke’ flight ops start at Ahmedabad airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/hub-and-spoke-flight-ops-start-at-ahmedabad-airport",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-01T23:02:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/hub-and-spoke-flight-ops-start-at-ahmedabad-airport-10859490/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahmedabad airport has embarked on a new chapter in its aviation history with the debut of 'hub-and-spoke' international flight services on Tuesday. This development marks the third Indian city to implement this service, following Amritsar and Varanasi. The system, an airline operational strategy, involves passengers from smaller cities (spokes) traveling to a major central airport (hub) for connections to international flights.\n\nKey officials attending the launch included Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. The system's primary benefits include streamlined baggage, customs, and immigration checks at the originating airport, reducing repeated security checks and check-ins at the hub airport.\n\nThe initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to elevate India's civil aviation sector globally, capitalizing on Ahmedabad's global connectivity, Gujarat's substantial NRI community, and the needs of trade and industry. Passengers will experience reduced travel hassle, with the convenience of completing baggage checks and immigration procedures at Ahmedabad itself.\n\nWith the 'hub-and-spoke' model, Ahmedabad will serve as a gateway to approximately 15 international destinations via Delhi, saving passengers from the inconvenience of re-checking baggage and undergoing additional immigration procedures upon flight changes. The expansion of regional connectivity, including initiatives such as the 'UDAN Yatri Cafe', airport library, and digital boarding pass, is set to enhance passenger convenience and overall experience.",
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}