Government Plans 44 Airports Under Hub-and-Spoke Model

Exam-focused facts from the 30 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The central government plans to develop 44 airports under the Hub and Spoke model, comprising 4 hub airports and 40 spoke airports.
The model aims to provide seamless international connectivity by linking Tier-II and Tier-III airports with international destinations via hub airports.
Under the model, inbound international passengers will complete immigration and collect baggage at their final destination instead of the first port of entry, starting with Amritsar.
Air India will launch inbound 'Easy Connect' flights from Amritsar within two months; outbound services have already started from Varanasi (June 25) and Amritsar (July 28).
The Civil Aviation Ministry is implementing the model to position India as a global aviation hub.