CM Dhami Flags Off Dehradun-Pithoragarh Flight Service, Report Says
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has flagged off a new Dehradun-Pithoragarh flight service, giving Uttarakhand a new air link, according to a DD News report published July 9.
Current Summary
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has flagged off a new flight service between Dehradun and Pithoragarh, described as a new air link for Uttarakhand, according to a DD News report published July 9. The airline or operator running the service, the aircraft type, the flight schedule and frequency, fares, whether the route is subsidised under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, when commercial operations begin, and any statement from the Chief Minister or the civil aviation authorities have not been detailed in the available signal. Pithoragarh's Naini Saini airstrip has seen intermittent attempts at scheduled air services in recent years, and improved air connectivity to the Kumaon border district has long been sought to cut travel time from the state capital, which takes upwards of 12 hours by road.
What We Know
- CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off a Dehradun-Pithoragarh flight service, per a DD News report published July 9.
- The service is described as a new air link for Uttarakhand.
What Is Still Unclear
- Which airline or operator will run the service.
- The flight schedule, frequency, and fares.
- Whether the route falls under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
- When regular commercial operations begin and how tickets can be booked.
- The aircraft type and passenger capacity.
- Any statement from the Chief Minister or civil aviation authorities.
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What Changed
- 10 Jul, 04:40 amSignal detected: CM Dhami Flags Off Dehradun-Pithoragarh Flight Service, Report Says
Background
Pithoragarh's Naini Saini airstrip has seen intermittent scheduled air services in past years, with operations often suspended. The road journey from Dehradun to Pithoragarh takes upwards of 12 hours, and air connectivity to the Kumaon border district has been a long-standing demand.