LUCKNOW: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow will increase daily flight movements from 108 to 134 under the winter schedule, with direct flights to Bangkok resuming from November 17, airport sources said on Tuesday.The winter schedule will begin on October 25 and be fully implemented by November 1.The schedule will connect 20 domestic and 10 international destinations, including Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, news agency PTI reported.A key addition is the resumption of direct flights between Lucknow and Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), operated by Thai AirAsia from November 17.“The service is scheduled to arrive in Lucknow at 22.35hrs and depart at 23.30hrs, providing passengers with an additional international travel option,” the sources said.Direct flights between Lucknow and Bangkok are resuming after more than four months. The service was discontinued on June 5 this year, PTI reported.An airport source said the proposed expansion is based on schedules submitted by airlines.The airport is also stepping up preparations for the winter season, particularly to manage low visibility and dense fog that can disrupt flight operations.The airport recently held a Pre-Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) coordination meeting with airline partners, Air Traffic Control (ATC), the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other stakeholders.The meeting reviewed preparedness and aimed to strengthen coordination for safe operations during the fog season, the sources said.Since January this year, the airport has facilitated the handling of around 149 flights diverted from other airports amid operational disruptions, PTI reported.The move has helped maintain operational continuity during such disruptions, they said.However, the proposed expansion is based on schedules submitted by airline partners.Actual flight movements, frequencies and timings could change depending on airline decisions and operational requirements.These could also be affected by evolving geopolitical developments, including the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the sources added.(With agency inputs)
