Imphal: Alliance Air, a domestic airline, is set to enhance connectivity in the northeastern region by launching flights connecting Imphal, the capital of Manipur, with three new destinations.
Starting Wednesday, flights will be available from Imphal to Kolkata, Guwahati, and Dimapur in Nagaland, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced.
Manipur’s Chief Minister, while addressing the media on Tuesday, emphasised that airfares in the region have been relatively high, but with the introduction of these new routes, the cost will not exceed Rs 5,000.
He expressed confidence that the new service will benefit the people of Manipur.
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation highlighted that the new flights will foster improved travel, trade, and tourism opportunities for the region by providing better connectivity to and from the national network.
In a statement posted on X, the Ministry added, “Air connectivity is all set to expand in Northeast India. Alliance Air, in collaboration with the State Government of Manipur, now offers direct flights from Imphal to Guwahati, Kolkata, and Dimapur, effective January 15, 2025.”
Currently, other carriers such as IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express also operate flights from Imphal airport.
The addition of Alliance Air’s routes is expected to further boost regional connectivity.
