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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
2 months after Ayodhya, Hisar gets flight to Chandigarh
Mohali/Hisar: Just two months after the launch of a Hisar-Ayodhya flight, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday flagged off a flight from the town's Maharaja Agrasen Airport to Chandigarh, marking a new chapter in regional air connectivity. The return flight of the 48-seater ATR-42 aircraft from Hisar to Chandigarh had 100% occupancy, with Saini and other state ministers as passengers, said an official. Saini announced that air connectivity from Hisar would soon be expanded to Jaipur, Jammu, and Ahmedabad in a phased manner. Earlier, the inaugural flight departed from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, with 27 passengers on board (57% occupancy). The service, operated by Alliance Air, will connect the two cities every Monday and Friday. The flight departs from Chandigarh at 3.20pm and arrives in Hisar by 4.30pm. After a 25-minute halt, it departs from Hisar at 4.55pm and reaches Chandigarh by 5.55pm. To commemorate the occasion, a ceremonial water cannon salute was accorded to the aircraft both during its departure from Chandigarh and its arrival in Hisar—a tradition in aviation to honour inaugural and special flights. The fare for the Chandigarh–Hisar route is being advertised at Rs 1,979, while the return fare is listed at Rs 1,724. The launch is part of a broader effort to improve regional air connectivity under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme, aiming to make air travel more accessible to smaller cities across the country. In Hisar, Saini said the first flight from Hisar to Ayodhya was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar. "Today, the second major milestone has been achieved with the start of air service to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Airport in Chandigarh," he added. Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL) CEO Ajay Kumar called it a "proud moment". "The initiative not only enhances regional connectivity but also strengthens air transport infrastructure across north India," he added. "We are confident that the service will gain further momentum in coming days." Air taxi failed An earlier attempt to connect Chandigarh and Hisar by air failed to attract passengers as amn air taxi facility was inaugurated in Jan 2021 amid much fanfare by the then Haryana chef Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar. The air taxi company had ordered four-seater airplanes. Besides the pilot, three passengers were to travel in the airplane. Launched under the UDAN scheme , it allowed tourists to fly Hisar-Chandigarh-Hisar route for just Rs 1,674 in 45 minutes. The service did could not attract passengers as the flight was also was put in loop with Dehradun.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Hisar-Chandigarh flight twice a week from June 9, Haryana CM Saini to inaugurate service
The newly inaugurated Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar, Haryana, will now offer a direct flight to the state capital, Chandigarh. The first flight from Hisar to Chandigarh is set to operate on Monday. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the service on Monday at 3.20 pm. The flight is scheduled to arrive in Chandigarh at 4.30 pm. The return flight will depart from Chandigarh at 4.55 pm and is expected to land in Hisar at 5.55 pm. According to the flight schedule of Hisar-Chandigarh released by Alliance Air, the ATR-72 aircraft will operate between the two cities twice a week, with a flight time of approximately 60-70 minutes. The introductory flight tariff has been kept at Rs 1,449-1,704 one way. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated flight operations from Hisar airport on April 14 by flagging off a Hisar-Ayodhya flight. The distance between Hisar and Chandigarh is 252 km, and the journey takes approximately four to five hours by road. The journey takes approximately seven hours by train. Last month, a train connecting Hisar with Chandigarh was launched from Hisar's Raipur railway station. It departs from Hisar at 2.25 am and reaches Chandigarh at around 9 am. The work at Hisar airport is continuing. The government had bifurcated the construction/expansion work at the airport into three phases. The first phase's work, including the civil aviation domestic terminal and three aircraft hangars, was completed in 2018 at a cost of Rs 50 crore. The runway expansion, from 4,000 feet to 10,000 feet, at a cost of Rs 250 crore, has been completed. The night landing facilities have been installed at the airport. The construction of the Air Traffic Control tower, staff quarters, fire station, and maintenance building has also been completed in the second phase of the airport expansion. In the third phase of the airport's construction/ expansion, the government has earmarked Rs 3,700 crore and aims to complete it by 2030. The Haryana government seeks to develop Hisar airport as an international hub, with the construction of an international terminal planned for the third phase. Chandigarh is connected with over 18 cities on domestic air routes. These include 12 flights to Delhi, six each to Mumbai and Bengaluru, four each to Jaipur, Srinagar, Leh, and Hyderabad, and two each to Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Dharamshala, Indore, Jammu, Lucknow, Chennai, Patna, and Pune. Direct flights from Chandigarh to Ayodhya and Nanded Sahib are also likely to be launched soon.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Fuel tanker ‘stuck in mud', Mum flight grounded at Amravati for almost 24 hrs
1 2 3 Amravati: The sole commercial flight operational from the Amravati airport, which was formally inaugurated last month, was stuck for 24 hours as it could not be refuelled since the tanker carrying aviation turbine fuel (ATF) had its wheels jammed in slush on Monday evening. The passengers had already boarded the Alliance Air's aircraft and awaiting take-off when the pilot announced that the plane cannot fly as the refuelling tanker was stuck in mud and could not reach the plane. The flight had to be aborted and could only take off on Tuesday. The 74 passengers on board the plane on Monday had come from Amravati, Chandur Bazar, Achalpur and other places. Some of them had important work in Mumbai last night. Many passengers had to book hotels for the night's stay while others took refuge at their relatives' place in Amravati. The airport comes under Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). The first commercial flight had landed at the airport from Mumbai on April 16 this year. The Mumbai-Amravati-Mumbai direct flight operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As per the schedule, it takes off from Mumbai at 2.30pm and lands in Amravati at 4.15pm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The flight departs from Amravati at 4.40pm and reaches Mumbai at 6.25pm. On Monday, the flight from Mumbai was delayed by around one and a half hour. The airport director, Amardeep Sehra, maintained since it was sundown, the take off could not happen because the airport doesn't have night landing facility. Sehra said, "We had fuel as demanded by the pilot, but since the flight had arrived late, refuelling the aircraft was going to take time." TOI independently confirmed that that tanker carrying ATF could not reach the aircraft. The road connecting the runway and the ATF terminal is not in a proper condition and rain worsened the condition, said a source. A top source confirmed that Belora does not have night flying facility. For night operations the entire runway, taxiway and even the approach and apron have to be lit up. This entails a considerable investment. Belora is also set to have what is dubbed to be South Asia's biggest pilot training school. Sources said the aircraft finally took off for Mumbai before 4pm on Tuesday, almost 24 hours after its scheduled departure. According to the airport administration, some of the stranded passengers who chose to board the flight on Tuesday reported at the airport around 7am. But much to their disgust, the flight did not take off even by 1pm. They were told it will take off around 4pm, said sources. However, Sehra told TOI the flight took off from Amravati airport around 1pm on Tuesday, carrying some passengers while others claimed refund. Sehra said many flights from Mumbai to other destinations were also cancelled or diverted due to pre-monsoon showers and gusty winds. "Cancellation of flights due to inclement weather during monsoon is a regular feature," he said. As the drama unfolded, reporters trying to gather information were allegedly not permitted on airport premises. Also, no official or employee was around for a press briefing, they said.
United News of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Shimla: Airports reopen in Himachal after 5 days; regular flights to resume soon
Shimla, May 12 (UNI) After a five-day suspension due to heightened security under Operation Sindoor, flight operations are set to resume at all three airports in Himachal Pradesh Shimla (Jubbarhatti), Kullu-Manali (Bhuntar), and Kangra (Gaggal) from tomorrow, following the announcement of a ceasefire. The first flight, operated by Alliance Air, will take off from Delhi at 6:10 am and is scheduled to land at Jubbarhatti Airport in Shimla at 7:25 am, marking the official reopening of air services in the state. The same aircraft will then depart from Shimla to Amritsar at 7:45 am and reach Amritsar at 8:45 am. After a brief halt, the return flight from Amritsar to Shimla will take off at 9:05 am and land back at Jubbarhatti at 10:05 am. Finally, the flight will leave for Delhi at 10:30 am and reach the national capital by 11:40 am, completing a full circuit in a single morning. Airlines and airport staff are gearing up to ensure a smooth restart of services. Security arrangements remain tight, and the newly introduced protocols, including secondary baggage checks and earlier check-in deadlines, will continue to be in effect. The reopening of Shimla, Bhuntar, and Gaggal airports is expected to bring relief to travellers, tourists, and businesses that depend heavily on air connectivity, especially during the summer tourist season. The Airports Authority of India has urged passengers to reach airports well in advance and stay updated with their airlines for any last-minute changes. Normal flight schedules for other routes from Bhuntar and Gaggal are also expected to resume gradually over the next few days. UNI ML ARN
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Airports shut, flights cancelled: How Operation Sindoor has impacted air travel in north India
impact on air travel: Several airlines have suspended air travel to parts of northern India and some airports are shut as India struck Pakistan terrorist camps early Wednesday as part of Operation Sindoor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With several airports shut, and others impacted amid airspace restrictions in place, dozens of flights have been cancelled or rerouted. Here's a list of airlines that have suspended operations in response to the escalating situation, and the alternative arrangements they've announced for affected passengers. List of airports impacted: Flights at several airports have been impacted by the ongoing tense situation. Dharamshala (DHM) Leh (IXL) Jammu (IXJ) Srinagar (SXR) Amritsar (ATQ) Jodhpur (JDR) Bhuj (BHJ) Jamnagar (JGA) Chandigarh (IXC) Rajkot (RAJ) Delhi (DEL) IndiGo India's largest airline by market share, cancelled almost 160 domestic flights, including all services to and from high-alert zones such as Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Jodhpur and Bikaner. Flights to and from Gwalior were also impacted. The airline warned passengers that changes in flight schedules across the network are likely and urged travellers to check updates before heading to airports. The airlines, in its travel advisory, also offered alternate options and refund claims which could be managed through their website. Air India Air India, 'in the view of the prevailing situation,' cancelled all its flights from and to Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, and Leh, Jodhpur, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot, until 12 in the afternoon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It also re-routed two international flights en route headed for Amritsar, to Delhi. 'Air India flights to and from the following stations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 10 May following a notification from aviation authorities on closure of these airports. The airline also announced that passengers with valid tickets for travel during this period will be eligible for a one-time waiver on rescheduling fees or can opt for a full refund in case of cancellation. Alliance Air The government owned airline cancelled operations to and from the city of Amritsar, Bhuj, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Dharamshala and Shimla. It also urged passengers to check the latest updates before heading to the airport. 'In view of evolving airspace restrictions, Alliance Air flights to/from Amritsar, Bhuj, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Dharamshala & Shimla stands cancelled for the day,' it said. SpiceJet The airline confirmed airport closures in northern cities such as Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Kangra and Kandla, warning that 'departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted.' It also said that the passengers affected due to the closures can either opt for a full refund or alternate flight, as per the availability. 'Due to ongoing situation, airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ), are closed until further notice. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted,' it said. Air India Express AIX also suspended flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar and Hindon till Wednesday midday. 'In keeping with prevailing restrictions, multiple flights on our network are impacted,' the airline posted on social media platform X. Akasa Air The airline cancelled its Srinagar operations, citing the airport's complete closure for civil flights. 'Due to the prevailing situation in the region, Srinagar airport has been closed for civil operations,' it said, urging the passengers to check the flight status before heading for the airport.
