HYDERABAD: In a major development, the GMR-led Hyderabad International Airport on Wednesday announced that national carrier Air India will begin the much-awaited direct flights from Hyderabad to Chicago and back in January 2021. Pradeep Panicker, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, said: “This new non-stop route connecting Hyderabad with Chicago in the US has been on our connectivity wish list for quite some time.
We are delighted that it is our very own national carrier, Air India, that has commenced this service. The launch of this route brings two destinations closer for all our passengers, who have been waiting eagerly for a direct flight from Hyderabad to the USA. The Hyderabad International Airport has always been committed to connecting the best destinations to cater to the passengers’ demands.