Udan scheme: Air Odisha launches flights from Vizag to Jagdalpur via Raipur; airfare Rs 1,670
According to Air Odisha, the airfare for a single-way journey has been kept at Rs 1,670, which is in line with the Rs 2,500 ticket price fixed for a one-hour journey under the Udan scheme. "We are happy to announce the launch of our new routes in Chhattisgarh connecting with Andhra Pradesh. The Udan is a flagship scheme initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spur economic growth and make air travel more affordable," said Shaishav Shah, managing director, Air Odisha Aviation, and executive director, GSEC.
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Ahmedabad-based GSEC and Monarch Networth Capital had last year acquired majority stake in Air Odisha. Representational Image, source: Reuters