New Delhi, April 8 -- Air India has selected Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport as its second aviation hub in the country, as the Tata Group-backed airline seeks to strengthen its operations beyond the capital.

Air India, along with other Tata Group airlines Air India Express and Vistara, will collaborate with Bengaluru airport, the country's third-busiest, to enhance international connectivity, operational efficiency, and passenger experience over the next five years, the airline announced on Monday.

Air India also plans to establish a dedicated domestic lounge at the Bengaluru airport for premium and frequent travellers of all Tata Group airlines.

The Union government has been pushing for aviation hubs to be developed acros...