Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Jun 15 (PTI) Air India Express' direct flight service between Vijayawada and Mumbai was launched at the Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram on Saturday.

Machilipatnam and Vijayawada MPs Vallabhaneni Balashowry and Kesineni Sivanadh (Chinni) inaugurated the services.

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Speaking on the occasion, Vijayawada International Airport Director Lakshmikantha Reddy said, "This is a major milestone for our Vijayawada Airport and Air India has introduced the daily flight service A-320 between the two cities, Vijayawada to Mumbai, which starts from Mumbai at 3.55 pm and reaches Vijayawada at 5.45 pm.

"On the return journey, the flight leaves at 7.10 pm and reaches Mumbai at 9 pm daily. This flight not only connects Western India to Vijayawada but also provides a connection to the international flight destinations of Middle East, Europe, US etc."

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