Air India Express has announced the launch of four new routes from Bhubaneswar, connecting the city to Jaipur, Lucknow, Kochi, and Patna. The new services will be operational from January 3, 2025, with bookings now open. The frequency of the flights will be: daily services to Kochi and Patna, four days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays) to Jaipur, and three days a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays) to Lucknow. The airline is also introducing a new aircraft featuring a special “Ikat livery” design, which celebrates Odisha’s cultural heritage. With these new additions, Air India Express will operate 104 weekly flights from Bhubaneswar, connecting the city to major hubs across India and abroad.