Air India Launches Inaugural Flight to Halwara Terminal in Punjab
Inaugural Air India flight lands at Halwara terminal from Delhi; turns into BJP show of strength
The Indian Express
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The inaugural Air India flight from Delhi to the new Halwara Civil Terminal in Ludhiana, Punjab, landed on Friday morning, marking a significant milestone for local industry. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and two Rajya Sabha MPs were among the passengers, celebrating the operationalization of the airport after a 30-year demand.
- 01The inaugural flight from Delhi to Halwara landed at 7.05 am on Friday.
- 02Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu highlighted the flight as a boost for local industry.
- 03The Halwara airport was developed by expanding an existing Indian Air Force base.
- 04A planned water cannon salute was canceled due to security issues.
- 05Air India will operate two daily round trips between Delhi and Halwara.
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The inaugural Air India flight from Delhi to the newly developed Halwara Civil Terminal in Ludhiana district, Punjab, landed at 7.05 am on Friday. Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, along with Rajya Sabha MPs Vikramjit Sahney and Rajinder Gupta, were among the first passengers. Bittu celebrated the flight as a historic milestone, fulfilling a 30-year-old demand and promising economic growth for the region. The Halwara airport, developed by expanding an Indian Air Force base, aims to enhance trade and exports from Ludhiana. Although a ceremonial water cannon salute was planned to welcome the flight, it was canceled last minute due to security concerns. Air India has scheduled two daily round trips for the Delhi-Halwara route, with the first flight departing Delhi at 5.55 am and returning from Halwara at 7.55 am.
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The operationalization of Halwara airport is expected to boost local businesses and trade by providing better air connectivity.
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