Ahead of Diwali, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Wednesday informed that GoAir would start its operations from the Biju Patnaik International Airport here from October 26 to Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai. Airport Director Sharad Kumar said, “It is a proud and joyous moment for the State as a fourth airline operator is about to start its operations. This will give a varied plate of options to all the commuters, between lowest fares, suitable timings, etc.”
“Air Asia, ABC Airways, Air Costa and Vistaara Airways are also in the process of starting their operations from Bhubaneswar in the near future, providing better connectivity with the rest of India. Passengers travelling in the railways AC II Tier can easily avail air travel with the low cost airlines at hand,” Kumar added.