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Madhya Pradesh launches flights from Bhopal, Rewa, Jabalpur to Patna, Kolkata
Madhya Pradesh launches flights from Bhopal, Rewa, Jabalpur to Patna, Kolkata
Madhya Pradesh added four new direct flights on Sunday, flagged off by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu. The services, operated by Alliance Air, include…
The Story in Brief
Madhya Pradesh added four new direct flights on Sunday, flagged off by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu. The services, operated by Alliance Air, include Bhopal-Rewa, Bhopal-Patna, Rewa-Kolkata and Jabalpur-Kolkata. Flights on Bhopal-Rewa will run four days a week, while the other three routes will operate three days a week.
Yadav said the four flights would reduce travel time from 12-24 hours by road or rail to two to two-and-a-half hours. He also announced that a direct international service from Bhopal to Sharjah would start within two months. The Union minister praised Madhya Pradesh's civil aviation policy and said work was under way to convert about ten airstrips into airports. The state currently has eight airports, over 20 airstrips and 220 helipads.
The Indian Opinion
The launch of four flights is a welcome step for regions like Vindhya and Mahakoshal, but the hype around 'rapid expansion' needs checking. Rewa airport began operations only in 2024, and new airports in Ujjain and Shivpuri are still coming up. The CM's claim of 'more than 10 routes in two years' includes some with limited frequency. The real test will be whether the Bhopal-Sharjah flight starts in two months as promised, and whether these routes survive beyond the initial fanfare.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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