Domestic airline Zooom is set to revive its operations in India with flight services from Delhi to Ayodhya on January 31, 2024. The airline’s first flight, which has already departed, has deployed its fleet of Bombardier CRJ200ER aircraft for services on the New Delhi – Ayodhya route. Notably, Ayodhya has emerged as one of India’s most sought-after spiritual tourism hotspots, especially after the recent grand inauguration of the Ram Temple.
“We are delighted to announce the relaunch of Zooom, with services connecting Ayodhya and Delhi. Zooom is dedicated to enhancing regional connectivity in India. The new flight services aim to connect people, cultures, and regions to this spiritual hub,” said Zooom’s Chief Executive Officer, Atul Gambhir.
“We are witnessing a significant increase in domestic air travel passengers in India. The proliferation of low-cost airline flights, streamlined booking systems, improved customer experience, and flexible airline schedules are key factors contributing to this growth. Zooom will align with these growth elements, enhancing the travel experience and making it more appealing for individuals with a focus on quality improvement,” stated Gambhir.
According to AbhiBus, the highest bus travel demand to visit Ayodhya for darshan this week has been observed from cities such as Delhi, Varanasi, and Lucknow on Abhibus. Hyderabad and Mumbai occupy the fourth and fifth positions in terms of the cities from which devotees are journeying to Ayodhya via bus.
He said that the airline will also persist in its support role, promoting the Government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN) by launching additional services focused on the UDAN routes as part of its service revival.“We are also considering the exploration of new routes and expanding our network to include more tier-2 cities. This will provide passengers with additional travel options, contributing further to the growth of the domestic aviation sector,” added Gambhir.
The Gurugram-based airline, which commenced flights in 2017, had ceased operations in 2020, as per the sources.
Now, with Zooom returning to Indian skies, Gambhir also envisions bringing innovation and enhanced efficiency to the forefront of the dynamic Indian aviation sector, he said in a statement.
