BOTT MIDDAY SHOTS: June 11, 2026

Centrum Air expands India operations

Centrum Air has increased its India–Uzbekistan services to five weekly flights, offering greater flexibility and connectivity for travellers. The expansion comes in response to growing demand driven by tourism, business travel, medical tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. Since entering the Indian market, the Uzbek carrier has seen strong passenger interest in Uzbekistan’s historic destinations and business opportunities. The enhanced schedule reflects the airline’s long-term commitment to India and strengthening bilateral tourism and trade.

China Southern to launch Delhi–Guangzhou daily flights

China Southern Airlines will introduce a daily non-stop service between Guangzhou and Delhi from September 21, 2026, strengthening connectivity between China and India. The route will be operated by a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with flight CZ359 from Guangzhou to Delhi and CZ360 on the return sector. The airline’s passenger GSA, Group Concorde, said the new service will benefit business travellers, tourists, students, and trade partners while fostering stronger economic and cultural ties between the two countries.

QUICKSHOTS

1.⁠ ⁠Your most unexpected skill outside travel?

Packing chargers, adapters, power banks, and cables like a full-blown crisis-management expert.

2.⁠ ⁠A destination that pleasantly surprised you?

Japan — a country whose charm grows on you every single day. There’s always something new to see, experience, and admire.

3.⁠ ⁠The travel buzzword you’re officially tired of hearing?

“Offbeat” — somehow every regular itinerary is being marketed as one these days.

4.⁠ ⁠Your go-to travel hack that always works?

Never underestimate the power of comfy shoes and a fully charged power bank.

5.⁠ ⁠If travel had a theme song, what would yours be?

Escape — because it literally sounds like a getaway anthem.

Tina Singh, Regional Director- Global Sales, Travel & Hospitality Representation Services (THRS)