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PM Narendra Modi flags off first UDAN flight; now fly from Delhi to Shimla at just Rs 2,500

PM Modi flags off first UDAN flight; now fly from Delhi to Shimla at just Rs 2,500

Apr 27, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Delhi to Shimla at just Rs 2,500! PM Narendra Modi to flag off 1st Udan flight today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his day-long visit to the "Queen of Hills" will launch the central government`s subsidised air regional connectivity scheme UDAN, or "Ude Desh ka Har Nagarik", building efficient regional air connectivity, from Shimla`s airport at Jubbarhatti on Thursday.

Apr 27, 2017, 08:45 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to launch UDAN air connectivity scheme on April 27

The central government on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the air regional connectivity scheme -- UDAN -- on April 27, Thursday, in Shimla.

Apr 26, 2017, 19:08 PM IST

No more bus journey! After a 4-year gap, flight services to Shimla will re-start

A regular flight, which will operate five days in a week from Wednesday, will depart at 6.10 a.m. from Delhi and will arrive Shimla at 7.25 a.m.

Apr 25, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Air travel from Delhi to remote areas set to get cheaper

Air travel from Delhi to remote areas will be cheaper with the AAP government on Wednesday announcing slashing of VAT on Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) from existing 25 percent to one percent to compliment the Centre's regional connectivity scheme (RCS).

Mar 08, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

Apply same rule for all players: Spicejet on OTP system review

With the aviation regulator DGCA reviewing airlines' on-time performance (OTP) mechanism at four airports, budget carrier SpiceJet on Monday called for applying same rules for all players and making the system more efficient.

Jan 30, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

Get set to fly at subsidised air fares to small cities soon

Airports in smaller cities are likely to run operational soon as government has received 45 proposals from 11 bidders to initiate aviation services from around 190 airports on the regional route map.

Jan 20, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

Levy on airlines can disrupt competitive conditions: IATA

Describing India as among the "most open" aviation markets, international airlines grouping IATA's chief Alexandre de Juniac has said the country stands to benefit from the regional air connectivity plan but imposing levy on carriers can disrupt competitive conditions.

Dec 11, 2016, 19:31 PM IST

Government plans to double airports in 2-3 years: Jayant Sinha

The Union government plans to double the number of airports in the country over the next two to three years to serve the largely untapped domestic aviation industry which has seen an increase in passengers, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha has said.

Nov 20, 2016, 15:59 PM IST

Government gets 20 registrations for regional air connectivity

Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey said the government has so far received 20 registrations from air operator permit holders to participate in the upcoming reverse bidding round for allocation of RCS routes.

Nov 18, 2016, 18:07 PM IST

Govt imposes up to Rs 8,500 levy per flight, seeks to allay fare hike fears

Flyers will soon have to shell out more for air travel with the government's decision to levy up to Rs 8,500 per flight on major routes to fund the regional connectivity scheme even as it sought to allay concerns saying the amount will be small and can attract more travellers.

Nov 11, 2016, 22:39 PM IST