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Air Deccan direct Delhi-Kullu flight

       Bangalore: Bangalore-based low cost carrier Air Deccan has announced direct regular flights from Delhi to Kullu and back, starting October 17. The carrier will be deploying a 48 seater ATR 42-500 aircraft on this route. Capt. GR Gopinath, Managing Director Air Deccan said by starting regular flight services on this sector, the carrier was helping in boosting the area's tourism potential. "For years together, the Kullu - Manali region has been attracting tourists and mountaineers from across the globe and last year Kullu - Manali saw almost one million tourist footprints. There is just one airline operating to Kullu at present and the other options available are either by road or by train which take as long as 14 hours and are not very safe considering the hilly terrain of the region. Poor air connectivity has been a major hurdle to the promotion of tourism in the area. "Low cost connectivity to Kullu will play a vital role in enhancing tourism and will provide a quick and affordable travel option to domestic and international tourists. The Airport Authorities over the last few years have been involved in development of various airports in Himachal Pradesh including the Bhuntar Airport at Kullu. A lot of infrastructural development has happened at these airports especially widening of airstrips enabling us to fly a turbo-prop aircraft to Kullu," he said. The pricing mechanism for fare is the same as in all other sectors in which Air Deccan operates. The earlier one books, the lesser one pays. The fare starts at Rs 74 (plus taxes) and moves through various price points going up to the last day fare as against a fixed fare of Rs 4150 (plus taxes), which is offered by the only other airliner operating on this route.
-Sept 8,  2006

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