31-May-2025 01:26 PM
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Guwahati, May 31 (Reporter) Air connectivity in Assam has got yet another boost as Indigo Airlines assured to start new routes connecting different towns in Assam with other mainland Indian cities.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said this on his X handle and added that the Delhi–Dibrugarh flight will now include a stopover at Guwahati, providing morning connectivity between the two capitals of Assam.
"During my recent meeting with the @IndiGo6E leadership in New Delhi, I urged them to enhance air connectivity to other key locations across Assam — particularly Silchar, Dibrugarh, and North Lakhimpur.
I’m pleased to share that IndiGo has responded positively and shared the following upcoming deployments," he said, adding that IndiGo will restructure its schedule to introduce a morning Guwahati–Silchar flight, addressing long-standing passenger demand.
"A new Guwahati–Navi Mumbai service will commence from the Winter 2025-26 schedule," the chief minister said adding that
IndiGo has also assured to evaluate scheduled operations from Lilabari Airport in North Lakhimpur soon.
"These additions, along with the upcoming Delhi–Jorhat direct flight, mark a significant step forward in improving Assam’s air connectivity.
I appreciate IndiGo’s prompt response and look forward to their continued efforts in delivering quality service to the people of our state," the Assam Chief Minister said...////...