India, July 28 -- A preliminary assessment for introducing the hub-and-spoke operational model at Pune airport was conducted on Sunday. Senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), customs, immigration, scheduled airlines and other key stakeholders participated in the assessment.

The hub-and-spoke model is a coordinated structure that allows passengers from non-metro cities to connect efficiently to multiple international destinations through a single hub, with optimised schedules and a smooth transit experience.

The meeting featured a detailed presentation on the proposed model, outlining its operational requirements, expected benefits and the ...