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India.com
an hour ago
- Business
- India.com
Centre, Airlines Discuss Resumption Of Flights At Sikkims Pakyong Airport
New Delhi: A high-level meeting was held in the national capital to deliberate on the restoration of flight services at Sikkim's Pakyong Airport, which have remained suspended since June 2024, said MP Indra Hang Subba. The meeting, convened at Udaan Bhawan under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, was attended by Sikkim MP Subba, senior ministry officials, and representatives from SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Alliance Air. Pakyong Airport Director Balasaheb Pote presented the current operational status, recent developments, and proposed infrastructure upgrades aimed at ensuring sustainable and consistent flight operations. According to an official statement, Subba stressed the strategic role of Pakyong Airport in enhancing connectivity between Sikkim and the rest of India. He cautioned that the continued suspension of services was adversely affecting the state's residents, tourism sector, and overall economic activity. Key operational and technical challenges were discussed, including the impact of weather conditions on flight schedules, the need for deployment of suitable aircraft, and strategies for more reliable and predictable operations. Mohol assured the Sikkim MP that the Ministry of Civil Aviation would extend full cooperation to expedite the resumption of services. He said the ministry would work closely with airlines and other stakeholders to address the issues hindering operations. Representatives of the participating airlines expressed readiness to coordinate with authorities to ensure dependable, long-term connectivity to the Himalayan state. Subba thanked the Union minister, officials, and airline representatives for their commitment to restoring the crucial air link. "Pakyong Airport is not just an infrastructure project - it is a lifeline for Sikkim. We must ensure that services resume at the earliest and in a sustainable manner," he said in the statement. Pakyong Airport, located about 31 km from Gangtok, was inaugurated in 2018 as one of the highest airports in India. While it initially boosted air connectivity to the state, operations have faced repeated disruptions due to technical and weather-related constraints. The latest suspension, which began in June this year, has forced passengers to rely on airports in neighbouring states, increasing travel time and costs.
The Hindu
3 hours ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Hyderabad rains: Three flights cancelled, nine diverted at RGIA
Heavy rains that lashed parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad, on Wednesday caused disruption to flight operations at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). Airport authorities confirmed that three flights were cancelled and nine others were diverted due to adverse weather conditions. The cancelled flights include IndiGo flights 6E 6684 (Hyderabad–Kochi), 6E 6486 (Hyderabad–Chennai) and 6E 6727 (Hyderabad–Ahmedabad). Of the nine diverted flights, six were diverted to Vijayawada airport. These include IndiGo 6E 2065 (Delhi–Hyderabad), 6E 6747 (Jammu–Hyderabad), 6E 6819 (Kanpur–Hyderabad), 6E 6421 (Coimbatore–Hyderabad), 6E 6232 (Goa–Hyderabad) and 6E 6906 (Jammu–Hyderabad). Three other flights, IndiGo 6E 432 (Patna–Hyderabad), 6E 5097 (Mumbai–Hyderabad) and SpiceJet SG 547 (Ahmedabad–Hyderabad), were diverted to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. One flight, IndiGo 6E 6906 from Jammu to Hyderabad, was diverted to Tirupati Airport.
News18
8 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Sikkim: High-Level Meeting In Delhi Sparks Hope To Restart Flights At Pakyong Airport
Senior civil aviation officials and representatives from SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Alliance Air attended the meeting. Sikkim's lone Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba on Wednesday said a high-level meeting to discuss the resumption of flight services at Pakyong airport in the northeastern state was held in New Delhi. The meeting was organised at Udaan Bhawan on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Murlidhar Mohol, the minister of state for civil aviation, he said. Flight services to and from the Pakyong airport have remained suspended since June 2024. During the meeting, Pakyong airport director Balasaheb Pote presented the current operational status, recent developments and plans to enhance infrastructure for sustainable flight operations. According to a statement issued by the MP's office, Subba underscored the strategic importance of the Pakyong airport in strengthening connectivity between Sikkim and other states. He highlighted the adverse impact of the suspension of flight services on people, tourism, and economic activities in the Himalayan state. Mohol assured the MP of the ministry's full cooperation in working with airlines and stakeholders to expedite flight restoration, it said. Senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, along with representatives from SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Alliance Air, attended the meeting, the MP said in the statement. Representatives of private airlines expressed willingness to coordinate with the authorities concerned for long-term and dependable services, he said. Subba expressed gratitude to the central minister and airline representatives for their commitment to restoring the vital air link to Sikkim, the statement added. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
SpiceJet inks damp-lease deal for 5 Boeing 737s ahead of winter schedule
Domestic carrier SpiceJet has secured a damp-lease arrangement for five Boeing 737 aircraft ahead of its winter schedule, the airline said on Wednesday. The move marks a capacity boost for the airline ahead of the busy travel season. SpiceJet to receive additional fleet by October While most of these aircraft will join the fleet in October, a few are scheduled to arrive a couple of weeks earlier, the airline said in a statement. These additions will cater to the peak winter season and extend into the early summer season of 2026, remaining with the airline until May 2026, the airline added. Prepared to meet demand surge: SpiceJet All the aircraft will be inducted under damp lease arrangements. A damp lease is an aircraft leasing arrangement where the lessor (the owner of the aircraft) provides the plane along with the flight crew, but does not supply the cabin crew, maintenance, or insurance. Airlines usually ink such deals for extra capacity during peak seasons. Total fleet additions rise to 10 This deal follows SpiceJet's announcement last month of inducting five Boeing 737s on damp lease from another operator, taking the total number of new fleet additions to 10. On July 25, the airline made a similar announcement for five leased aircraft. SpiceJet further said that it is in advanced discussions to lease more aircraft ahead of the 2025 winter schedule. "With the induction of the additional fleet, we are ensuring that our passengers have more choices, greater connectivity, and a reliable, on-time travel experience,' Maharshi added. Out of its total fleet of 53 aircraft, the airline currently operates 13 Boeing 737s and 6 regional jets, while the remaining 34 stay on the ground, according to aircraft fleet tracking website
Hans India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Centre, Airlines discuss resumption of flights at Sikkim's Pakyong Airport
A high-level meeting was held in the national capital to deliberate on the restoration of flight services at Sikkim's Pakyong Airport, which have remained suspended since June 2024, said MP Indra Hang Subba. The meeting, convened at Udaan Bhawan under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, was attended by Sikkim MP Subba, senior ministry officials, and representatives from SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Alliance Air. Pakyong Airport Director Balasaheb Pote presented the current operational status, recent developments, and proposed infrastructure upgrades aimed at ensuring sustainable and consistent flight operations. According to an official statement, Subba stressed the strategic role of Pakyong Airport in enhancing connectivity between Sikkim and the rest of India. He cautioned that the continued suspension of services was adversely affecting the state's residents, tourism sector, and overall economic activity. Key operational and technical challenges were discussed, including the impact of weather conditions on flight schedules, the need for deployment of suitable aircraft, and strategies for more reliable and predictable operations. Mohol assured the Sikkim MP that the Ministry of Civil Aviation would extend full cooperation to expedite the resumption of services. He said the ministry would work closely with airlines and other stakeholders to address the issues hindering operations. Representatives of the participating airlines expressed readiness to coordinate with authorities to ensure dependable, long-term connectivity to the Himalayan state. Subba thanked the Union minister, officials, and airline representatives for their commitment to restoring the crucial air link. "Pakyong Airport is not just an infrastructure project - it is a lifeline for Sikkim. We must ensure that services resume at the earliest and in a sustainable manner," he said in the statement. Pakyong Airport, located about 31 km from Gangtok, was inaugurated in 2018 as one of the highest airports in India. While it initially boosted air connectivity to the state, operations have faced repeated disruptions due to technical and weather-related constraints. The latest suspension, which began in June this year, has forced passengers to rely on airports in neighbouring states, increasing travel time and costs.
