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Arunachal Minister Pushes Akasa, Alliance Air for More Flights to Kolkata, Assam
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 01:50 AM
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An Arunachal Pradesh minister has urged Akasa Air and Alliance Air to expand flight connectivity linking the state with Kolkata and Assam.
An Arunachal Pradesh minister has called upon Akasa Air and Alliance Air to strengthen air connectivity between the northeastern state and key eastern hubs such as Kolkata and Assam. The appeal reflects the state's ongoing push to improve regional accessibility and reduce travel time for residents and visitors.
Better flight links to Kolkata and Assam are seen as vital for Arunachal Pradesh, given the region's difficult terrain and limited surface transport options. Enhanced air services are expected to support tourism, business travel, and medical access for people in remote districts.
The minister's request underscores the state government's broader effort to engage private and regional carriers in expanding their route networks. Officials believe that increased frequency and new connections would significantly ease movement between Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring states.
Better flight links to Kolkata and Assam are seen as vital for Arunachal Pradesh, given the region's difficult terrain and limited surface transport options. Enhanced air services are expected to support tourism, business travel, and medical access for people in remote districts.
The minister's request underscores the state government's broader effort to engage private and regional carriers in expanding their route networks. Officials believe that increased frequency and new connections would significantly ease movement between Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring states.