Star Air Announces Major Connectivity Boost

Regional airline Star Air has made a significant announcement this Saturday, revealing plans to launch direct flights from Kolhapur to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Nagpur starting May 15. This expansion is part of their summer schedule enhancement, aiming to connect more regional centers across India.

Enhanced Fleet and Increased Frequencies

Currently, Star Air operates 16 weekly flights from Kolhapur to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Tirupati. With the introduction of these three new destinations, the airline will serve seven cities from Kolhapur, increasing weekly frequencies to 28. Notably, the airline will also upgrade its fleet on the Mumbai-Kolhapur-Mumbai and Kolhapur-Ahmedabad-Kolhapur routes, replacing the 50-seater Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft with the more spacious 76-seater ERJ-175, featuring a business class cabin.

Strategic Growth and Future Plans

This expansion is a strategic move by the Kolhapur-headquartered Sanjay Ghodawat Group to grow its airline network. Looking ahead, Star Air plans to operate 32 weekly flights from Kolhapur across seven destinations by June 3, including Kishangarh. Captain Simran Singh Tiwana, CEO of Star Air, emphasized the airline's commitment to bridging the connectivity gap across India's heartland with its growing fleet.