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IndiGo Plans Itanagar Flights to Six Major Indian Cities
IndiGo plans to start more flights from Itanagar on October 10.
Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
The proposed flights would connect it with six large Indian cities.
These cities are Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.
Passengers could also travel through Guwahati to several other cities.
One more destination may be added later.
Officials believe better flights could help tourism, business and investment in the state.
A local business group said the plan would improve Arunachal Pradesh’s connection to India’s economy.
IndiGo plans to connect Itanagar with Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad from October 10.
The proposed network would also connect through Guwahati to Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
One additional destination has been proposed but has not yet been finalised.
Officials said the expansion could support tourism, trade, investment and commercial activity in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce & Industries welcomed the plan and highlighted Donyi Polo Airport’s growing role.
- Who
- IndiGo, airport officials and the Arunachal Chamber of Commerce & Industries.
- What
- A proposed expansion of air connectivity from Itanagar to six major Indian cities, with additional routes through Guwahati.
- Where
- Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, with some connections routed through Guwahati.
- When
- The proposed services are scheduled to begin on October 10; the year was not specified.
- Why
- To improve passenger access and support tourism, trade, investment and other commercial activities in Arunachal Pradesh.
Key facts
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Starting date
- October 10; the year was not specified
- Cities from Itanagar
- Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad
- Additional Guwahati connections
- Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Jaipur and Ahmedabad
- Unfinalised destination
- One additional city has been proposed but not yet finalised
- Airport
- Donyi Polo Airport
- Business response
- The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce & Industries welcomed the proposed expansion
Quotes
Tarh Nachung
President of the Arunachal Chamber of Commerce & Industries
“The proposed services would further enhance the role of Donyi Polo Airport in meeting the growing passenger and economic requirements of the state”
telegraphindia.com
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