Guwahati: The Civil Aviation Ministry will launch direct air connectivity between Assam’s Jorhat and Delhi, sad Lok Sabha MP from Jorhat, Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday.
Gogoi said that earlier this month, he had requested the Union Civil Aviation Minister to begin flight services between Jorhat and the national capital.
He met Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu on July 1 and submitted a letter seeking air connectivity from Jorhat.
“He has informed me that a 189-seater flight will operate between Jorhat and Delhi. As per the information shared by the Minister, the routes connecting Jorhat to Delhi have been awarded to SpiceJet with 189-seater aircraft and a frequency of seven flights per week,” he said.
The flight operations will commence on this route from October this year.
Currently, Jorhat has flight connectivity to Kolkata, Dibrugarh, and Tezpur, operated by IndiGo.
“Further, my request for increasing the frequency of flights and operations has also been raised with the scheduled domestic airlines for favorable consideration,” Gogoi said.
According to the Jorhat MP, there was previously a direct flight between Delhi and Jorhat, which was greatly valued by the community for its convenience and efficiency. Unfortunately, this service has been discontinued, leaving residents with limited and less optimal travel options, he said.
“The absence of a direct flight has not only inconvenienced travelers but has also resulted in significantly higher ticket prices, ranging from ?12,000 to ?15,000 for a single journey. Such high costs impose a heavy financial burden, particularly on those who depend on air travel for essential commuting purposes, such as medical emergencies, business travel, and family visits,” Gogoi said.
He further stated that Jorhat, renowned for its cultural heritage and economic potential, deserves reliable and direct air connectivity to Delhi.
“Restoring direct flights between these cities would not only enhance convenience for passengers but also stimulate economic growth by facilitating smoother business transactions and promoting tourism in the region,” the Jorhat MP added.