Maharaja will soon come to help wait-listed passengers of Rajdhani trains as such travellers will be provided with the option to fly by Air India by paying little extra. "Several state governments have asked Air India to look at launching virgin routes connecting different cities in their respective states," Lohani said after the meeting. Meanwhile, Air India is chalking out ambitious expansion plan to operate more number of smaller aircraft in various states as they look to increase regional air connectivity. The wait-listed passengers of AC First Class of Rajdhani trains would not have to pay any additional amount in case they decide to take an Air India flight. Air India tickets would be offered to such passengers through IRCTC.

Source: dna May 25, 2016 10:15 UTC