{"id":22726,"date":"2026-06-16T17:30:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=22726"},"modified":"2026-06-16T17:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:00:27","slug":"air-india-easy-connect-flights-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/air-india-easy-connect-flights-varanasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Opens Bookings for \u2018Easy Connect\u2019 Flights, Launches India\u2019s New Hub-and-Spoke International Travel Model from Varanasi"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_22727\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22727\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22727\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India.png\" alt=\"Air India Easy Connect service linking Varanasi to global destinations via Delhi, offering seamless transfers, through check-in, and baggage transfer under the new hub-and-spoke model.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Air-India-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: ChatGPT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India has opened bookings for its first-ever Easy Connect flights, marking the launch of the Government of India\u2019s ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation model. The new service aims to simplify international travel for passengers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Travelers can complete baggage check-in and immigration formalities at their origin airport before connecting seamlessly to international destinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first Easy Connect service will begin operations from Varanasi on 25 June 2026, with the model being rolled out in phases across multiple cities in the coming months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How the Hub-and-Spoke Model Works\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hub-and-spoke model connects smaller cities, known as \u201cspokes,\u201d to major gateway airports, or \u201chubs,\u201d such as Delhi. From these hubs, travelers gain access to Air India\u2019s extensive international network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this system, passengers departing from cities such as Varanasi can enjoy a streamlined travel experience without repeated check-ins, baggage collection, or immigration procedures at connecting airports. The initiative has been developed by Air India in close collaboration with airports, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to improve international connectivity from non-metro cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Benefits for Travelers\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passengers flying on Easy Connect services will receive several advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through check-in to the final destination, including international sectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checked baggage transferred automatically to the final overseas destination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International immigration clearance at the origin airport, eliminating the need for immigration processing at Delhi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster transit at hub airports by traveling as an international transit passenger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smoother and more familiar travel experience within India before boarding an international flight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Varanasi Becomes the First Easy Connect City\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inaugural Easy Connect flight, AI1111, will operate daily between Varanasi and Delhi. The flight schedule is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AI1111<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Route:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Varanasi\u2013Delhi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Departure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 09:50 hrs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arrival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11:00 hrs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After arriving in Delhi, passengers will have access to 17 international destinations served by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/flights\/airline\/air-india-ai-deals\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=air_india_deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air India flights<\/a> departing within four hours, ensuring convenient onward connections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>International Destinations Accessible via AI1111\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers flying from Varanasi can connect to the following international destinations through Delhi:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Departure Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Flight No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Destination<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:05<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London Heathrow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI151<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zurich<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switzerland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI153<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vienna<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI281<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colombo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:45<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI137<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:55<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI2388<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13:10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London Heathrow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13:10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI2382<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13:25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI2376<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phuket<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13:40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI2384<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuala 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The network provides one-stop access to key destinations across Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dedicated Flight Number Series for Easy Connect Services\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airline has introduced a dedicated numbering system for hub-and-spoke operations. The Varanasi service operates as AI1111, while future Easy Connect flights from other spoke cities will carry flight numbers in the AI11XX series, creating a distinct identity for the network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookings for Air India\u2019s Easy Connect flights are now available through all official channels, including the airline\u2019s website, mobile application, contact centre, and authorised travel agents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. In case, owners don\u2019t want us to use their images, we will remove them promptly. 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