Guwahati: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday flagged off the doubling of IndiGo Airlines flights between state capital Aizawl and New Delhi at the Lengpui Airport.
This expansion in air service marks a significant step forward in enhancing Mizoram’s link with the rest of the country, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Mizoram, said in a press statement.
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In his address during the flag-off ceremony, CM Lalduhoma expressed sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and IndiGo Airlines for their support in responding to his request for increased flight frequency, it added.
He emphasised that the additional flights will not only improve air transportation but will also strengthen Mizoram’s ties with the rest of India across various sectors fostering economic, cultural and social integration, it said.
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Special Director of IndiGo Airlines RK Singh said the decision to increase flight services was made with the goal of boosting both economic growth and socio-cultural connections between Mizoram and the rest of the country, it added.
IndiGo Airlines will now double its flights from five to 10 between Aizawl and New Delhi per week, it said.
There will be a daily flight with additional services on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, it added.
The DIPR statement further said that this increased frequency is expected to create new opportunities for trade, tourism and improved connectivity for the people of Mizoram.