Domestic Flights: IndiGo to Start Services to Agra From Bengaluru, Bhopal From March 28

Domestic Flights Latest News: Enhancing its domestic operations, Indian carrier IndiGo on Friday said it will start operating flights on Agra-Bengaluru and Agra-Bhopal routes from March 28 under the regional connectivity scheme Udan. Also Read – Domestic Flights: Centre Plans to Allow Airlines to Start Services at 100% Capacity Soon

Issuing a statement, the airline said Agra will be 64th domestic destination in the network of India’s largest carrier. It further added that it would be adding four more destinations — Kurnool, Bareilly, Durgapur and Rajkot — in the coming months. Also Read – Sasikala Tests Positive For Coronavirus in Second RT-PCR Test, Shifted to Intensive Care

On the launch of Agra flights, Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo said this will not only enhance connectivity for domestic travellers, but also aid in expanding international air traffic once restrictions are lifted and travel opens up.” Also Read – 90-Year-Old Woman Beaten up by Her Daughter-in-Law With a Broom, Video Shows Her Screaming For Help

Under the Udan scheme, financial incentives from the Centre, state governments and airport operators are extended to selected airlines to encourage operations from unserved and underserved airports and keep airfares affordable.

(With inputs from PTI)