After JFK Airport in New York, San Francisco has become the second most prominent entry point for Indians coming to the United States. This surge in Indian travelers is largely attributed to Air India’s expansion and the introduction of new non-stop flights, as per officials who recently visited Mumbai to explore opportunities within the lucrative Indian market.
Kevin Bumen, the Chief Financial & Commercial Officer at San Francisco International Airport, stated that their market analysis indicates a daily average of approximately 1,100 passengers traveling between San Francisco, the Bay Area, and India. Air India has been a notable success story, managing to grow and thrive during the pandemic by making significant strides in expanding their operations in San Francisco.
San Francisco ranks as the second most frequented gateway in the US for Indian travelers, with 17 weekly flights, closely following JFK Airport’s 21 weekly flights. If United Airlines were operating at full capacity, San Francisco could potentially claim the top spot with an additional 14 weekly flights.
Air India now offers nonstop flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, making it an exciting development in the travel industry. Indian travelers to San Francisco are approaching pre-pandemic levels, which is a positive sign, according to Hubertus Funke, the executive vice president and chief tourism officer of the San Francisco Travel Association. In 2019, San Francisco Airport hosted around 210,000 visitors, and they anticipate double-digit growth from the Indian market in the coming years.
12/10/2023 Anindita Sen/Financial Express
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