AVIATION : ALLIANCE AIR AVIATION LTD EVINCES INTEREST TO WORK JOINTLY WITH ABTO TO PROMOTE BUDDHIST TOURISM IN THE COUNTRY

 

TTT NEWS NETWORK

NEW DELHI | 3 APRIL 2025

Alliance Air Aviation Limited ( A wholly owned subsidiary of AIAHL)  has evinced interest for a tie up to work jointly with Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) to promote Buddhist tourism in the country. Secretary General of Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO), Dr. Kaulesh Kumar has welcomed the proposal.

Alliance Air is committed to enhancing regional connectivity, including key Buddhist pilgrimage destinations such as Dharamshala, Alliance Air officials  has said .

“It was truly good to know  ABTO plays a crucial role in connecting travelers and promoting Buddhist tourism. We would like to explore potential collaboration opportunities to support Buddhist travelers,” in a written proposal to ABTO,  Alliance Air Aviation Ltd has stated.

“We believe that a partnership between Alliance Air and ABTO can significantly enhance accessibility for domestic as well ABTO`s International tourists. We would be delighted to discuss how we can work together to facilitate travel for ABTO-associated travelers,” it said.

About Alliance Air (9I):

Fleet: 21 Aircraft

(18 ATR 72-600, 2 ATR 42-600, 1 Dornier 228)

Operations: A wholly owned subsidiary of AI Asset Holding Ltd., Government of India.

Airline Code: 9I

Network: 50+ destinations across India, with a focus on regional connectivity.

Recognition: Awarded Best Airline under Regional Connectivity at Wings India 2024.

Recent Achievements – March 2025.

Awarded “Trusted Airline Under RCS-UDAN” at the Indian PSU Achievers’ Award 2025, attended by key ministers and industry leaders.

Winner of the Wings India 2024 Award for Best Regional Connectivity Airline.

“We would love the opportunity to discuss this collaboration further with the members and associates of Association of Buddhist Tour Operators very soon to finalise the matter,” according to Mr. Ashish Sharma, Senior Manager ( Sales) of Alliance Air.

While the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO)  is a forum for tour operators and tourism service providers to promote Buddhist Tourism. ABTO was established in 2015 in Nalanda, Bihar.