Originally Posted by
AirportPlanner1
Just to note - Air India’s STN-BOM route was specifically launched as a temporary solution at very short notice. It allowed them an immediate start before their additional LHR slots became available in the summer, following the earlier collapse of Jet Airways. Of course, what was to be a few months sadly became only a few weeks due to Covid.
Thought this worth pointing out, as it was not a spoiler for prospective Indigo intentions and neither was it an example of ‘failure’ of STN re long-haul.
I was going to mention the story behind Air India BOM-STN in my previous post but I didn't feel the need to do so. I assumed others were aware, plus I didn't really want to digress in my post. So thanks for sharing that information so others are aware 👍
Although it does make you wonder though if it wasn't for covid, if Air India would had stayed at STN 🤔