Air Deccan starts Delhi-Kangra flights

Budget air carrier Air Deccan has become the first operator to start 50-seater flights to the picturesque Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh. The length of the Kangra airport, some 240 km from here, has also been increased to enable 50-seater planes to land there. The first Air Deccan flight, inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Wednesday, had on board Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Until now Jagson airlines has been operating small aircraft passenger flights to Kangra thrice a week. Air Deccan will start daily flights from April 6. The hill town of Dharamsala, located close to the airport, is a much sought after tourist destination as the Dalai Lama and his Tibetan government in exile are based there. The over two-hour flight will halt at Pathankot on the way to Kangra Valley. It will fly back to Delhi after a 15-minute halt. Air Deccan said the airfare would be between Rs.1,100 to Rs.3,000.

Courtesy: IANS

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