SHILLONG, Feb 17: SpiceJet will connect the Northeastern city of Shillong with Delhi with non-stop bi-weekly flights starting from February 24.
An agreement to this effect was signed by SpiceJet and the Meghalaya Transport Corporation last month.
A statement from Spice Jet said that Shillong is an important regional hub with several central universities setting up campuses in and around the city as well as the opening of important regional offices of the Government of India.
Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet said, “Meghalaya is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the North East with magnificent landscape and scenic views. There is huge potential for increased tourist traffic in the state. Non-stop flights providing hassle-free connectivity will provide a major fillip to travel and tourism here.”
The airline will deploy its Q-400 aircraft and the flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays.
