Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has announced the launch of direct flights between Hyderabad and Phuket in Thailand enhancing international connectivity for travellers.

The first flight took off on Friday, January 31 operated by Air India Express. The airline will initially run three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. From February 15, the frequency will increase to six weekly flights, further improving accessibility.

Commenting on the new launches, managing director of Air India Express Aloke Singh, said "It will also offer convenient one-stop flights to Phuket from 16 cities across its network, including Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jeddah, Kolkata, Luc...