Bhubaneswar: The state govt has initiated efforts to restore direct air connectivity between Bhubaneswar and Dubai by floating a tender inviting airline operators to resume the service that was suspended in March amid tensions in West Asia.According to the tender document, the project envisages the operation of an aircraft with a seating capacity of 180 passengers or more under a state-supported subsidy framework. The selected operator will be responsible for all operational, regulatory, commercial and safety requirements associated with the route.The proposed service will operate with a minimum frequency of three flights per week. The tender mandates safe, reliable and passenger-focused operations, with strict compliance with regulations prescribed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other applicable laws.The direct Bhubaneswar-Dubai flight had commenced on May 15, 2023. Before its suspension, it was a thrice-weekly service, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.The resumption of direct flights is expected to boost business, tourism and overseas travel.
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