As part of an ambitious initiative by the Central Government, the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata is set to undergo a significant transformation. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to make it a global hub for international flights, marking a new chapter in the airport’s storied history. During the airport’s centenary celebrations, the minister revealed that flights to 100 destinations would soon operate daily from Kolkata. Currently, the airport handles flights to 15 international and 49 domestic destinations. With this expansion, Kolkata aims to regain its status as a pivotal international travel hub, a position it once held with direct flights to destinations like London and Paris. The government plans to boost the airport’s annual passenger capacity from 260 million to 450 million by constructing a new terminal, scheduled for completion by November 2025. This infrastructure upgrade will accommodate a surge in daily flights, which have already increased from 264 to 400, thanks to focused efforts by the Centre and support from the state government.