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Low-cost service IndiGo has introduced the launch of a direct flight between Delhi and Itanagar from October 2.
The airline will function 4 flights every week between New Delhi and the Arunachal capital on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the airline stated in a press release on Friday.
Flight 6E 5927 will depart from New Delhi at 9.10am and attain Hollongi airport in Itanagar at midday. The return flight (6E 5928) will depart Hollongi at 12.30pm and attain the nationwide capital at 3.25pm, the assertion stated.
The airline had beforehand initiated operations from Hollongi airport, earlier referred to as Donyi Polo airport, on November 28, 2022 with its inaugural flight connecting Itanagar to Mumbai and Kolkata, the assertion stated.
This new connection additional strengthens regional accessibility inside the nation and promotes ease of journey for each enterprise and leisure travellers by providing further flight choices, it stated.
“We’re happy to introduce direct connectivity between Itanagar and Delhi, along with our direct flights between Itanagar and Mumbai in addition to Kolkata. Via this new route, we goal to considerably improve home connectivity and accessibility between the commercial-metropolitan hub of the nationwide capital area and the enchanting land of dawn-lit mountains, Itanagar, the assertion quoted Vinay Malhotra, head of worldwide gross sales, IndiGo, as saying.
“This initiative is anticipated to drive multi-fold progress within the area, fostering employment alternatives, commerce, tourism, and general financial growth,” it stated quoting Malhotra.
Over time, IndiGo has remained dedicated to growing accessibility within the northeast, establishing connections to seven out of the eight states within the area. Our dedication persists in offering reasonably priced, punctual, courteous, and seamless journey experiences throughout an intensive community for our valued passengers, the assertion stated.
Elevated entry to Itanagar will enhance vacationer footfall at Ita Fort, Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Namdapha Nationwide Park, and Tawang, the assertion added.
With its fleet of 320 plane, the airline is working 1900 every day flights and connecting 81 home locations and can quickly additional develop its footprint to 32 worldwide locations, it stated.
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