Flybig suspends service as flight operation halts at Rupasi Airport

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Flybig suspends service as flight operation halts at Rupasi Airport

Guwahati: Flight operations at Rupasi airport in west Assam’s Dhubri district have come to a standstill following the suspension of services by Flybug, the sole flight operator on the route.

The low-cost airline, which operated flights on the Guwahati-Rupasi-Kolkata route under the UDAN scheme, suspended its operations last week, causing significant inconvenience to passengers in the region.
The sudden suspension of flights from the airport has created immense difficulties for the passengers. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) and the Assam government should take immediate steps to restore flight services,” said a local passenger.

The revival of Rupasi Airport in 2021 after a 35-year hiatus had brought much excitement to the region. However, the suspension of services by Flybig has dampened the spirits of residents who were relying on the air connectivity.

“Our happiness was short-lived as the only airline operating flights to and from the airport suspended its services last week,” lamented a resident.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) had initiated regular flight services at Rupasi Airport under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) on May 8, 2021.

M/s. Flybig airline was awarded routes under the UDAN-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik scheme of the Government of India to operate flight services at Rupsi through a bidding process.

The AAI had redeveloped the World War II-era airstrip in Assam at an estimated cost of Rs. 69 crore.

The suspension of flights by Flybig has left passengers with limited travel options, forcing them to rely on road and rail transportation.

Locals have urged the AAI and the Assam government to expedite efforts to restore flight services at Rupasi Airport to address the connectivity needs of the region.

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