In January 2025, Air India Express expanded its network by adding 13 new routes, including connections from Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, with 138 weekly flights. Other carriers like Akasa Air and Star Air also introduced new routes. Air India enhanced Prayagraj connectivity with multiple daily flights from Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, alongside new Prayagraj-Ahmedabad and Kolkata-Prayagraj services, using Airbus A320neo and A319 aircraft.