Shankh Air Set to Launch: New Airline Targets Middle Class, Unveils Routes

• Shankh Air, founded by Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, is set to begin operations from Uttar Pradesh in late January.
• It will function as a full-service airline, focusing on middle-class passengers with affordable fares and improved customer service.
• Initial routes connect Lucknow to Mumbai, Delhi, and other metros, alongside regional UDAAN scheme destinations like Ayodhya and Varanasi.
• The airline will start with three Airbus aircraft, based at Noida International Airport, with plans for international flights by 2028-29.
• Shankh Air is one of three new airlines approved by the government to reduce aviation duopoly and boost connectivity.

Why It Matters: Shankh Air aims to make air travel accessible for the middle class with new routes and competitive pricing.