New Delhi, April 29 -- Air India on Wednesday welcomed the Government of India's push to operationalise the hub-and-spoke aviation model and announced that it is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi under this model.

Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India, said, "This is a transformative step for Indian aviation.' We would like to thank the Prime Minister for his vision to make India a global aviation hub and develop the entire aviation ecosystem."

"The hub-and-spoke model will not only strengthen connectivity but also ensure optimal use of airport infrastructure developed across the country. We thank the Minister of Civil Aviation for championing the entire hub-and-spoke model, w...