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IndiGo strengthens connectivity in the northeast, with addition of Itanagar (Hollongi)

IndiGo strengthens the connectivity in northeast India.

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IndiGo, India’s top airline, declared Hollongi, Itanagar as its 75th domestic and 101st overall destination in the 6E network, in keeping with its goal to improve connectivity in the northeast.

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Beginning on November 28, 2022, the airline will operate flights between Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hollongi out of Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar (Hollongi). A second weekly frequency between Kolkata and Hollongi was also announced, starting on December 3, 2022.

Itanagar, the state capital, is only 15 kilometres from the recently constructed airport in Hollongi, formally known as Donyi Polo Airport (Hollongi). Itanagar (Hollongi), commonly known as the country of the Hollongi, has more accessible routes, and Sunrise-lit mountains would increase the number of visitors to sites like Tawang, a lovely town sandwiched between the Gudpi and Namdapha mountains, the Ita Fort, the Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, and other locations. As well as Chong-Chung Mi ranges. The glacial lakes of Sangetser and Sela can be explored by visitors, who can also visit the Taktsang Gompa to meditate or climb the Gorichen Peak for stunning views of the town below.

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These flights are created to accommodate both business and leisure travellers who are always searching for new, reasonably priced flying options to reach locations that support the growth of enterprises and are well-known for their tourism attractions.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.