January 18, 2024: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia January 17 marked a historic moment by flagging off the inaugural flight connecting Ayodhya to Bangalore and Kolkata. Operated by Air India Express, the service will be available three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, effective immediately.
In his address, Scindia said that Ayodhya had been connected to Ahmedabad, Delhi and now to Kolkata and Bangalore as well. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we have ensured that within 17 days of the launch of an international airport the Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya is connected to all four corners of the country,” the minister said, adding that the connectivity would help devotees from all across the nation to visit the newly built grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Talking about aviation infrastructure in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Scindia commended the support provided by the Uttar Pradesh government in developing airports at a rapid rate. He also announced that this year Uttar Pradesh will have a total of 16 airports and this number will go up to 19 airports by 2025.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh were also present during the occasion.
While addressing the gathering, Singh thanked Air India Express for starting this flight and also thanked the Uttar Pradesh state government for their continuous support. He also said that the launch of this flight route symbolises a commitment to expanding air connectivity and promoting accessibility across regions and this initiative will not only boost tourism but also contribute to the economic development of the connected cities.
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