Direct Adampur-Mumbai flight takes off
In a major boost to the industrial sector, a direct flight from Jalandhar's Adampur airport to Mumbai has started operations from Wednesday. The first IndiGo flight from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport reached Adampur at 3.15pm. (HT File)
The first IndiGo flight from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport reached Adampur at 3.15pm.
Deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said the service would prove to be a game-changer for the NRIs and industrial hub of Punjab. He highlighted that passengers can now conveniently access domestic and international destinations through connecting flights such as Amsterdam, Goa, and Chennai via Mumbai, ensuring better connectivity for travellers.
Aggarwal said that discussions with airline operators are on to start flights from Adampur to New Delhi, which would further cater to the travel needs of the entire Doaba region, expecting positive outcomes in coming days. He urged NRIs and the business community to take maximum advantage of the Mumbai flight for their travel needs.
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