India, Feb. 2 -- Air India Express has bolstered air connectivity in Karnataka by launching a daily direct flight between Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) and Delhi International Airport. The new service is expected to provide travelers with enhanced convenience and flexibility.

According to an official press release from MIA, the inaugural flight, IX 1552, took off from Mangaluru at 6:40 AM and landed in Delhi at 9:35 AM on February 1. Simultaneously, flight IX 2768 departed from Delhi at 6:40 AM, arriving in Mangaluru at 9:35 AM. In a ceremonial gesture, the first flight received a water cannon salute from the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team at Mangaluru International Airport. The inaugural journey carried 167 passe...