MakeMyTrip to boost regional air connectivity

MakeMyTrip will also market UDAN flights offline through its large network of franchisee retail stores for offline booking, it added

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Online travel company MakeMyTrip has decided to tie up with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to boost regional air connectivity through UDAN.

The tie-up will see MakeMyTrip powering UDAN flights on the AirSewa portal and market them on its platform. These flights provide air connectivity to underserved destinations, the company said in a statement. MakeMyTrip will also market UDAN flights offline through its large network of franchisee retail stores for offline booking, it added.

Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, in the statement released by MakeMyTrip said, “As the RCS-UDAN scheme completes four successful years – our enabling policies, incentives and partnerships with leading travel players will only improve air connectivity for the common man at affordable airfares on regional and remote routes.”

At present 62 unserved and underserved airports, including five heliports, with 389 routes have been added under the UDAN scheme across the length and breadth of India, the statement added

MakeMyTrip Founder and Executive Chairman Deep Kalra commented, “UDAN is a first of its kind scheme globally and has immensely contributed to domestic aviation market growth. We are privileged to work closely with the government to promote regional air connectivity through online and offline travel channels and contribute towards Indian Aviation’s transformation under the dynamic and bold leadership of Hon’ble Minister.”

At present 62 unserved and underserved airports, including five heliports, with 389 routes have been added under the UDAN scheme across the length and breadth of India, the statement added.

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