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IndiGo launches Vijayawada-Varanasi, Kolkata flights thrice weekly
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Thursday launched IndiGo’s new flight services connecting Vijayawada with Varanasi and Kolkata. The flights operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Flight 6E6501 departs Kolkata at 2:10…
The Story in Brief
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Thursday launched IndiGo’s new flight services connecting Vijayawada with Varanasi and Kolkata. The flights operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Flight 6E6501 departs Kolkata at 2:10 PM, arrives Varanasi at 3:55 PM, then Vijayawada at 5:50 PM. The return leg 6E6502 leaves Vijayawada at 6:20 PM for Varanasi and Kolkata.
On the inaugural day, 89 passengers arrived from Varanasi and 129 departed. Officials said the services fulfil a long-standing demand. MP Balashowry urged direct flights to Dubai and Kochi. The minister announced plans to expand Vijayawada’s connectivity with Pune, Ahmedabad, Cochin, and seaplane operations at Prakasam Barrage, Srisailam, Hussain Sagar and Nagarjuna Sagar.
The Indian Opinion
The launch of thrice-weekly flights to Varanasi and Kolkata is welcome but far from the 'global connectivity' promised by the minister. To truly serve Andhra Pradesh, daily services and reliable international routes like Dubai must materialise. The real test: will the promised Pune, Ahmedabad and Kochi flights launch this year? And can seaplane operations at four locations overcome regulatory hurdles?
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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