Air Deccan to launch Bangalore-Vijayawada flight service
Air Deccan announced the launch of new flights connecting Bangalore to Vijayawada. An ATR aircraft will be deployed to serve this route, with commercial operations to commence on 29th October 2007.
Subject to approval, the carrier plans to operate six times weekly Bangalore-Vijayawada service.
One of the largest cities of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is a prominent hub of automobile, garments, iron and hardware industries. The city is fast emerging as a prominent economic centre in the South.
Capt. G.R Gopinath, Executive Chairman Deccan Aviation, said: “air connectivity is a key infrastructure for the development of industry and commerce in cities such as Vijayawada. Presently the only travel options between the two cities is either by road or trains taking up to more than 16 hours. With time being at a premium, our new flight linking the city to Bangalore will provide a viable travel option for SMEs, professionals and visitors alike”.
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Pokiri said,
Wrote on October 6, 2007 @ 3:58 am
Good Idea!
Useful for the industrial growth near Vijayawada.
raju said,
Wrote on October 23, 2007 @ 3:04 pm
the flight timings are not convenient…………..it will be good if the timings are in early hours or in evening hours