Direct Flight Service Begins Between Delhi And Shillong As Meghalaya Reopens For Tourists After Nine Months
Air India flight at an airport in northeast India (representative image)
Fulfilling a long pending demand, Meghalaya capital Shillong on Monday (21 December) was connected with the national capital by direct flight services, coinciding with reopening of the state through the Umling in Ri Bhoi district for tourists after remaining closed for nine months due to Covid-19 outbreak, officials said.
An Airport Authority of India (AAI) Press Release said that the flight services were inaugurated by Meghalaya Transport Minister S Dhar. Legislator G.B. Lyngdoh, Regional Executive Director of AAI M Suresh were present on the occasion.
Demand fulfilled: This capital city finally gets direct flight services to Delhi IANS
Shillong: Fulfilling a long pending demand, Meghalaya capital Shillong Monday was connected with the national capital by direct flight services, coinciding with reopening of the state through the Umling in Ri Bhoi district for tourists after remaining closed for nine months due to Covid-19 outbreak, officials said.
An Airport Authority of India (AAI) Press Release said that the flight services were inaugurated by Meghalaya Transport Minister S. Dhar. Legislator G.B. Lyngdoh, Regional Executive Director of AAI M.Suresh were present on the occasion.
The maiden flight has landed Shillong Airport directly from New Delhi. The services have been started by the Flybig airlines.
Direct air service begins between Shillong-Delhi
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Shillong, Dec 22 : Fulfilling a long pending demand, Meghalaya capital Shillong on Monday was connected with the national capital by direct flight services, coinciding with reopening of the state through the Umling in Ri Bhoi district for tourists after remaining closed for nine months due to Covid-19 outbreak, officials said.
An Airport Authority of India (AAI) Press Release said that the flight services were inaugurated by Meghalaya Transport Minister S. Dhar. Legislator G.B. Lyngdoh, Regional Executive Director of AAI M.Suresh were present on the occasion.
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