Going to Dubai? How about taking a direct flight from Bhubaneswar! This can be a reality as early as March-April next year if Biju Patnaik airport authorities are to be believed. Domestic air travel to and from the city is also going to be a whole new experience in another three months, they say.
While decks are being cleared for elevation of the Biju Patnaik airport to international status, Fly Dubai airlines has already expressed interest to link the temple city with Dubai. Union civil aviation minister Ajit Singh on Thursday assured chief minister Naveen Patnaik in New Delhi of starting international flights from the city soon. Singh also told Naveen that his ministry would advise Air India and other domestic airlines to start international operations from Bhubaneswar.
"By December, the domestic terminal will be shifted to the upcoming state-of-the-art building while the existing terminal will be used for international flights. All necessary clearances are in place. The runways are already fit for landing and taking off of international flights," Biju Patnaik airport director Sharad Kumar told TOI on Saturday.
23/09/12 Times of India
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While decks are being cleared for elevation of the Biju Patnaik airport to international status, Fly Dubai airlines has already expressed interest to link the temple city with Dubai. Union civil aviation minister Ajit Singh on Thursday assured chief minister Naveen Patnaik in New Delhi of starting international flights from the city soon. Singh also told Naveen that his ministry would advise Air India and other domestic airlines to start international operations from Bhubaneswar.
"By December, the domestic terminal will be shifted to the upcoming state-of-the-art building while the existing terminal will be used for international flights. All necessary clearances are in place. The runways are already fit for landing and taking off of international flights," Biju Patnaik airport director Sharad Kumar told TOI on Saturday.
23/09/12 Times of India
