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Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches ‘Easy Connect’ Hub-and-Spoke Model
The Ministry of Civil Aviation launches the first phase of the ‘Easy Connect’ hub-and-spoke aviation strategy to make international travel easier for passengers from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Under this system, smaller “spoke” airports connect to larger hub airports such as Delhi, enabling passengers to connect seamlessly to international flights through the hub airport.
Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Strategy:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Passenger routing | Passengers travelling abroad authorises journeys to begin from a smaller city and connect to international flights through the hub airport. |
| International connectivity focus | The strategy provides for direct connections between Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and international destinations. |
| Foreign transit hubs mentioned | The article states that approximately 35% of international passengers from India transit through foreign hubs including Dubai, London, and Singapore. |
| Infrastructure utilisation | The strategy provides for increased operational efficiency of regional airports developed under the UDAN scheme. |