Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Abu Metha with Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, at the airline’s headquarters in Gurugram, National Capital Region on November 17. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, November 17 (MExN): The Government of Nagaland on Monday announced Air India Express as the Official Travel Partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025.
The announcement was made jointly by Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland and Chairman of the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), and Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, at the airline’s headquarters in Gurugram, National Capital Region on November 17, stated a DIPR report.
Nagaland Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio welcomed the partnership, stating, “This collaboration marks an important step in strengthening connectivity, enhancing visitor experiences, and showcasing Nagaland to the rest of the country and the world. Together, we aim to create greater opportunities for tourism, cultural exchange, and economic growth.”
Speaking on the association, Aloke Singh said, “The Hornbill Festival reflects the spirit, artistry, and colours of the region like no other. The Tsüngkotepsü livery on our new Boeing 737-8 is a tribute to the rich artistic legacy of Nagaland. We look forward to welcoming guests to the Land of Festivals.”
As part of the partnership, Air India Express will facilitate the travel of artists and organisers and set up a dedicated Hornbill experience kiosk at Dimapur Airport.
To enhance accessibility and drive tourism and footfalls, Air India Express is offering a flat 15% discount on direct and one-stop flights to Dimapur for bookings made between November 20 to 30, for travel from November 20 to December 15, using the promo code ‘HORNBILL’ on the airline’s award-winning website and mobile app.
A new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, VT-BWD, featuring a special livery inspired by the Tsüngkotepsü design of Nagaland’s Ao Naga community, will be received by Chief Minister Rio at Dimapur Airport on November 22.
Air India Express operates daily flights connecting Dimapur to Guwahati, with convenient one-stop onward connectivity from Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Patna.
The airline utilises the same aircraft from Dimapur to Guwahati and onward to Delhi, allowing guests to continue their journey to the national capital without a change of aircraft.
Across the Northeast region, the airline connects Guwahati with 126 weekly flights, Agartala with 21 weekly flights, Imphal with 21 weekly flights, and Dibrugarh with 14 weekly flights.
