New Delhi: Delhi Airport operator DIAL on Monday said the airport now provides connectivity to 150 destinations.
On Sunday, Thai AirAsia X launched direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), marking the 150th destination connected to Delhi airport, according to a release.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) also said it has become the first airport in the country to connect 150 destinations.
"Of all the long-haul destinations from India, 88 percent of destinations are connected from Delhi and 56 percent of all long-haul weekly flights departing from India, operate from Delhi.
"Almost 50 percent (42 percent to be precise) of long-haul passengers from India chose Delhi airport as their gateway," it said.
The airport handles around 1,400 flight movements daily.
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