Bhubaneswar: Major international and domestic airlines have evinced keen interest on starting operation from from the new Biju Patnaik International Airport of Bhubaneswar. Chairing the meeting on review of the operations of flights, both international and domestic with major international airlines including Fly Dubai, Silk Air of Singapore and Air Arabia and some domestic airlines, Chief Secretary JK Mohapatra expressed that since VAT has been reduced, it should lead increase the number of flights from the Biju Patnaik International Airport. Regional Director (Eastern) of Airport Authority of India S Bhaduri said as many as 20 operators have been contacted for launching both international and domestic flights covering Bhubaneswar.
The discussions in the meeting revealed that the representatives of the airlines impressed upon the State government for the inclusion of Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar in their schedule of operations and take up the issue with the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation for finalisation of routes.
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