IndiGo yesterday operated its inaugural flight to Allahabad from Bengaluru. The flight was welcomed at Bamrauli Airport by Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, Minister of Stamp and court fee, Revenue, Civil Aviation with the Uttar Pradesh government, and team IndiGo at a ceremony. Allahabad-Bengaluru is the sixth RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme – UDAN) route and the 60th destination on IndiGo network.
William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, “We are pleased to announce Allahabad as our 60th destination effective this November 2018. Allahabad is a key market for us and the fourth strategic launch in Uttar Pradesh after Lucknow, Varanasi and Gorakhpur on IndiGo’s network. We are strengthening our network from the state and hope to create more affordable, point-to-point connectivity for our passengers. IndiGo will continue to offer an on-time, courteous and hassle-free service and affordable flying experience always.”