Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital is set to strengthen its global air connectivity as direct flight operations from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to Abu Dhabi are expected to commence in June 2025. The addition of this international route will provide a major boost to travel between Bhubaneswar and the Middle East, facilitating seamless connectivity to Gulf…
Bhubaneswar: Fliers in Bhubaneswar have reason to cheer as the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) gears up to expand its air connectivity with new domestic flight routes. Starting January 2025, IndiGo and Air India Express will introduce several new services, bolstering the airport’s network and enhancing travel options for passengers. IndiGo will launch flights to…
Bhubaneswar: A bomb threat at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar triggered a high-alert situation on Thursday, leading to heightened security at both Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda airports. The call, later determined to be a hoax, prompted immediate action by airport authorities, who deployed bomb disposal squads and dog units to thoroughly inspect the premises….
Bhubaneswar: Authorities at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) have announced a temporary suspension of flight operations due to the impending threat of Cyclone Dana. The suspension will take place from 5 PM on October 24 until 9 AM on October 25, affecting approximately 40 flights during this period. Prasanna Pradhan, the Director of BPIA, confirmed…
Bhubaneswar: To boost Odisha’s aviation infrastructure, the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar is set to receive a new terminal as part of a major expansion plan aimed at accommodating the growing number of domestic and international passengers. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, who reviewed the expansion plans on Friday, announced…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing passenger convenience, the DigiYatra facility was officially launched at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar, on Friday. The facility aims to offer a hassle-free travel experience by eliminating the need for long queues and enabling contactless entry for passengers. BPIA Director Prasanna Pradhan explained the details of the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a special outlet of Boyanika at the Biju Patnaik International Airport today. This new showroom, located in the security hall on the airport’s first floor, aims to showcase and sell Odisha’s traditional handicrafts to a global audience. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the significance of the outlet…
Bhubaneswar: Digi Yatra has been launched at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and the Digi Yatra Foundation, this innovative platform marks a major step towards creating a digitally empowered society. Digi Yatra is designed to revolutionize the travel experience by enabling the automatic digital processing of passengers, thus…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, and Road Transport and Highways, General (Retd) VK Singh, inaugurated the new link building at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The inauguration took place digitally, marking the opening of the building connecting Terminal-1 (Domestic) and Terminal-2 (International) of the…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Netherlands and Australia, the world’s top two ranked women’s hockey teams, touched down to kick off their campaign in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24.
