That MLE-BLR (AI 264) is a hopper flight - MLE-TRV-BLR-MAA
So you're - at a minimum - stuck on the ground for 45 minutes in TRV on the rather elderly 320 with no IFE that AI deploys on this route.
And AI has been known to do this -
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/india...x-blr-maa.html
See if you can find an alternative flight out.
Originally Posted by
texmanufan
Headed to Maldives in a couple of weeks with wife. Need help from ft friends here with a 9:25 layover after early morning arrival in BLR before connecting. Maximum rest and peace of mind on travel issues are my main concerns.
Details:
Arrive: in J on QR 2:20AM
Leave: in J on AI 11:45AM
Currently hold reservation at Goldfinch Retreat near airport.
Went ahead and got India tourist visa as was unsure after reading these threads whether I could check bags all the way through.
Travel with CPAP with small battery