Non-Stop Jorhat–Delhi Flights to Commence in September 2025
Why in News?
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that IndiGo Airlines will launch non-stop flights between Jorhat and Delhi starting mid-September 2025. This development follows his meeting with IndiGo’s leadership in New Delhi, aiming to enhance air connectivity in Assam.
Important Key Points:
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Direct Jorhat–Delhi Flights: IndiGo to commence non-stop flights between Jorhat and Delhi from mid-September 2025.
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Enhanced Connectivity: The existing Delhi–Dibrugarh service will now include a Guwahati stopover, offering more convenient morning connectivity between major cities in Assam.
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Morning Guwahati–Silchar Flight: IndiGo plans to restructure its schedule to introduce a morning flight on the Guwahati–Silchar route
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New Guwahati–Navi Mumbai Service: A direct flight linking Guwahati and Navi Mumbai is slated for launch in the Winter 2025–26 schedule.
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Lilabari Airport Operations: IndiGo has agreed to assess the feasibility of launching scheduled flights from Lilabari Airport in North Lakhimpur.
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UDAN Scheme Enhancement: Discussions with the Union Civil Aviation Minister focused on improving air connectivity and aviation infrastructure across the Northeast, with an emphasis on making the UDAN regional connectivity scheme more effective.
