New Delhi: IndiGo has commenced operations from the newly inaugurated Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh with first pair of flights to operate between Delhi and Ayodhya on Saturday.
Daily operations between the two cities will begin January 10, the airline said in a statement. "We are delighted to commence operations between Delhi and Ayodhya, which is the 86th domestic destination and the 118th overall destination in the 6E network. We are also looking forward to connecting Ahmedabad and Mumbai to this sacred city in the coming weeks," Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo said.
"As India’s leading carrier, we remain committed to providing our customers with seamless connectivity through the 6E network across India as well as overseas and delivering on our promise of providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences," he said.
The announcement comes ahead of the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The fabled city holds immense religious, cultural, and historical importance for travellers and worshippers from across the globe. The airline was recently in news when its pilot welcomed passengers with 'Jai Shree Ram' on the first flight to Ayodhya's new airport.
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