IndiGo plans to open 7 new stations to

 IndiGo plans to open 7 new stations to enhance regional connectivity

-        New stations include Leh, Darbhanga, Agra, Kurnool, Bareilly, Durgapur and Rajkot

In order to further strengthen domestic connectivity, India’s leading carrier, IndiGo, today announced its plans to initiate flights from seven new stations which include Leh, Darbhanga, Agra, Kurnool, Bareilly, Durgapur and Rajkot, subject to regulatory approvals and slot allocation. The airline plans to open Leh and Darbhanga in February, followed by Kurnool and Agra in March, Bareilly and Durgapur in April and Rajkot in May 2021. 

Mr. Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “IndiGo is on a continuous mission to build the best airline system in the world. This means customers should be able to travel by air, easily and affordably, between all the cities and towns across the country. Hence, we plan to open seven more stations on our network which include Leh, Darbhanga, Agra, Kurnool, Bareilly, Durgapur and Rajkot. Operating in these stations will boost economic growth in these regions, while providing access to our customers to the safest mode of transportation, as Tier II cities lead growth and recovery for the nation.”

Mr. Dutta further added, “We are focussed on our customer promise to be on-time, affordable and hassle-free, as they travel on our lean clean flying machine”.

IndiGo will secure all regulatory approvals and specific flight schedules will be announced as these approvals are received. IndiGo currently connects 61 domestic stations and addition of these new cities will take the overall number of domestic destinations in the 6E network to 68. 

 

SpiceJet launches dedicated cargo flights to

 SpiceJet launches dedicated cargo flights to Leh ensuring timely & seamless supply of essentials during winters

First & only Indian airline to operate dedicated freighter services to Leh

 ·         Carries 13 tonnes of cargo supplies on its maiden flight from Delhi to Leh

·         Dedicated freighter services to boost connectivity & address challenges of surface transportation owing to bad weather conditions in the winters

·         Ensure timely supplies for the local populace & administration in Leh

SpiceJet, country’s favourite airline, today launched dedicated freighter services connecting Leh with the rest of the country. The airline operated its first freighter flight from Delhi to Leh carrying 13 tonnes of cargo supplies.

SpiceJet’s first freighter flight SG 7370 departed from Delhi at 9:05 am and reached Leh at 10:40 am. The airline’s first scheduled cargo flight from Leh departed at 11:25 am and was flagged of by Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Shri. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. The flag off ceremony was attended by senior AAI and SpiceJet officials to celebrate the arrival of the first SpiceJet freighter flight to Leh. 

 

 SpiceXpress, the dedicated cargo arm of SpiceJet, will deploy its Boeing 737 freighter on this route. With the launch of the cargo services, SpiceJet is the first and only airline to have dedicated freighter flights connecting Leh.

Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet said, “SpiceJet is proud to launch the country’s first dedicated cargo flights connecting Leh with the National Capital and the rest of the country. Our flight services are especially significant considering the extreme weather conditions during winter months when temperatures fall below sub-zero levels hampering the movement of essential supplies and cargo for the local populace and administration in Leh. Our freighter services to Leh will ensure seamless and timely transportation of essential supplies to this most beautiful part of our country throughout winters.”

The new flights launched are seasonal and will operate during the winter months when surface transportation is disrupted owing to harsh weather conditions.  Leh, the largest town of the Union Territory of Ladakh, is primarily dominated by a mountainous landscape which makes surface transport even more difficult during the winters when the terrain is mostly covered with snow most of the time.

In line with its commitment to ensure seamless transportation of essential commodities, SpiceJet aims to address the geographical challenges while offering seamless connectivity through its cargo service.

The dedicated cargo flights will help transport fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, perishables, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and other general cargo. Besides improving logistics and connectivity, the new freighter service will ensure transportation of these essential commodities remains unaffected due to dipping temperatures and adverse weather conditions during these winter months.

SpiceJet operates a fleet of 17 cargo aircraft including three wide-body planes and is the only Indian carrier to operate long-haul non-stop cargo flights to Europe, Africa and CIS countries.

SpiceJet’s international cargo network now spans over 50 international destinations that include Almaty, Abu Dhabi, Baghdad, Bahrain, Bangkok, Bishkek, Cambodia, Cairo, Cebu, Chad, Colombo, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Erbil (Iraq), Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Huangzhou, Incheon, Jakarta, Kabul, Kathmandu, Khartoum, Kyrgyzstan, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Male, Moscow, Myanmar, Shanghai, Singapore, Sharjah, Sulaymaniyah, Tashkent, Ukraine, Yekaterinburg (Russia) among others.

To enhance regional connectivity at various levels, SpiceJet became the first Indian carrier to introduce dedicated cargo flights for North Eastern India in September 2020. Pioneer of India’s ‘Marine Krishi Udaan’, SpiceJet had launched dedicated freighter flights earlier this year in February 2020, from Chennai & Vishakhapatnam to Surat & Kolkata to boost the country’s shrimp farming. The airline’s cargo services operate on both domestic and international routes, powered by fully integrated transportation network including air cargo, ground transportation and warehousing facilities across the country.

Since the nationwide lockdown began, the airline has operated more than 10,600 cargo flights and transported over 83000 tonnes of cargo since March 25, 2020.

In addition to handling its regular cargo business, SpiceXpress has been regularly transporting surgical supplies, sanitizers, face masks, coronavirus rapid test kits, IR thermometers etc. and providing doorstep deliveries of essential supplies, medicines and medical equipment to various cities in India.

Freighter schedule:

Flight No:

	Origin	Destination	Departure	Arrival	Date of operation
SG - 7370	Delhi	Leh	09:05	10:40	26-Nov, 2020
SG - 7371	Leh	Delhi	11:25	12:50	26-Nov, 2020
SG - 7370	Delhi	Leh	09:35	11:10	28-Nov, 2020
SG - 7371	Leh	Delhi	11:55	13:20	28-Nov, 2020
SG - 7370	Delhi	Leh	09:05	10:40	30-Nov, 2020
SG - 7371	Leh	Delhi	11:25	12:50	30-Nov, 2020

PASUMAI VAZHI SALAI team travelled to different parts

The team of the Tamil feature film PASUMAI VAZHI SALAI just completed an extensive schedule of shooting in various parts of 

1.Rajasthan (Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmar ) 

2.Agra (Taj Mahal) and 

3.Delhi. 

The team along with the lead actor Kishore travelled the length and breadth of Rajasthan and explored several locations and completed the shooting.

The team traveled in parts of Pushkar, Ajmer (Dargah ), and also visited the eminent Chand Baori.

Chand Baori dates back to the 7^th Century and previously the film DARK KNIGHTS RISES was shot on the same spot. Further the team traveled extensively in parts of Rajasthan and several forts and palaces of Jaipur feature in the film.

The team also explored several locations in Agra, Jaipur and this sequence will prove to be a visual treat to the audience.

Previously the team travelled in parts of Leh, Ladakh and Tibet and other Himalayan regions to shoot for a sequence in the film. 

The film is set against the backdrop of the proposed 8 lane green corridor and displacement that occurs due to proposed development.

The film is directed by Santhosh Gopal and the cast includes Kishore, Samutharakani, Pooja Kumar and several others. The project is produced by Sattva Productions.