Air Deccan to start Mumbai-Bhubaneshwar flights

Air Deccan, India’s fastest growing airline, announced the launch of new flights between Mumbai and Bhubaneshwar. The new flights will commence operations on 1st February 2007 and will be serviced by an Airbus A 320 (180 seater) aircraft. Bookings for the new flight are open. Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Orissa is known for its splendid Buddhist and Hindu temples. The city boasts of an impressive figure of 500 temples and is appropriately called the ‘City of Temples’. The city has a long history and is today bustling with Educational & Research Institutions and IT related establishments. Air Deccan already provides connectivity to Bhubaneshwar from Kolkata, Raipur and Delhi.

Capt G.R Gopinath, Managing Director Air Deccan stated “Industry in Bhubaneswar is centered around textiles with a full fledged cloth industry, and the city is a link in India's weaving belt that extends to the Northeast Hill States. Bhubaneshwar is a significant pilgrim destination and houses India’s most exquisite and beautiful temples attracting several domestic and international tourists every year.” “Bhubaneshwar is fast developing as an important academic centre and low cost air connectivity from Mumbai, the pivotal business hub of the country is sure to boost the state’s economy.”

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