Air Deccan launches Delhi-Leh flight

Bangalore: Air Deccan today flagged-off its maiden daily flight from Delhi to Leh.
A 180-seater Airbus-320 has been deployed on this route. With this launch, Air Deccan becomes the first low cost carrier to fly to the highest airport in the country.
Leh, the largest town of Ladakh is situated at an altitude of 10,800 ft above sea level. Leh is not only famous for its picturesque beauty, but also has popular tourist places. A blend of adventure and mysticism make for the unique allure of Ladakh, also known as India's Little Tibet, which is among the world's highest inhabited plateaus.
The flight from Delhi will take off every day at 5.20 a.m. and land in Leh at 6.50 a.m. The flight from Leh to Delhi will take off at 7.20 a.m. and land in Delhi at 8.40 a.m.
23/05/07 ANI/DailyIndia.com, US

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