India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. This initiative connects regional airports to major hubs like Delhi, allowing seamless check-in and baggage transfers for international flights. The goal is to transform India into a global transit center, reducing reliance on foreign airports and boosting the national economy.

Air India launches Hub and Spoke flights from Varanasi, expanding connectivity to six more cities and nine international destinations.

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu launched Air India's 'Easy Connect' initiative in Varanasi, establishing the first hub-and-spoke flight to connect the city globally via…