A Bhopal-Pune via Raipur flight began here on Monday. Home and Jails Minister Babulal Gaur flagged off the Air India flight at Raja Bhoj airport at 8 am.
Gaur got introduced to the crew members of flight number AI 9865/AI 9866. He wished a happy journey to the passengers of the maiden flight from Bhopal to Pune via Raipur.
Gaur said that Bhopal city will develop rapidly due to its air connectivity with other cities in the country.
The catering responsibility for the Bhopal-Pune via Raipur flight of Air India has been given to Hotel Palash of the State Tourism Development Corporation. The hotel started providing the service from Monday itself.