Mizoram to get its third flight service on Saturday

Aizawl, Feb 28 () Mizoram is set to get its thirdflight with low-cost carrier IndiGo starting a service on theGuwahati-Aizawl-Agartala sector on Saturday from the Lengpuiairport, a senior official said.

Chief Minister Zoramthanga will flag off the IndiGoflight at 12.30 pm, principal consultant for civil aviationWing Commander J Lalhmingliana said on Friday.

Several officials of the state government and those ofthe budget carrier will be present at the airport during theflag off, he said.

The airline is also planning to introduce an AirbusA320 on the Aizawl-Delhi sector soon, Lalhmingliana said.

Mizoram currently doesn't have a direct airlink withDelhi, following the withdrawal of services by Jet Airways inFebruary 2019.

Presently, the state is served by Air India whichoperates on the Aizawl-Kolkata-Imphal route and Go Air thatruns a service on the Aizawl-Culcutta-Guwahati sector. CORRSOM SOM