Hyderabad, May 4 -- Air IndiaExpress, India's first international budget airline, has launched a new direct flight service from Uttar Pradesh's capital city Lucknow to Ras Al Khaimah of United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The inaugural flight marked a significant milestone for both travellers and the aviation industry, enhancing connectivity between the two destinations.

Ras Al Khaimah is the ninth international destination from Chaudhary Charan Singh International (CCSI) Airport.

The first flight with 170 passengers departed from Lucknow at 8:35 am on Thursday, May 2, and arrived at Ras Al-Khaimah at 10:55 am IST.

The airlines will operate Lucknow to Ras Al Khaimah flights on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Ras Al Khaimah to Lucknow will be...