Hubballi: IndiGo will resume direct flights between Hubballi and Chennai from Oct 27, giving a boost to air connectivity in North Karnataka.The service had been suspended for a year amid scaling back of regional routes and fluctuating passenger demand. The non-stop flights will operate three days a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The direct connection will cut travel time to less than two hours, offering convenience to business travellers, regular commuters and tourists.Hubballi is a fast-growing commercial, trade and industrial centre in North Karnataka, while Chennai is a major corporate and industrial hub and seaport. The direct flight will facilitate quicker travel for entrepreneurs, executives and trade representatives, while also providing onward connectivity from Chennai.Sandeep Bidasaria, president of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Hubballi, welcomed the resumption but expressed concern over the proposed discontinuation of the Hubballi-Pune service.“The flight service to Chennai is a positive step. Chennai offers greater international connectivity and the service will benefit industries and businesses. There is also good connectivity from Chennai to Southeast Asia,” he said. Bidasaria said KCCI would write to IndiGo seeking continuation of air connectivity with Pune.Hubballi Airport director Rupesh Kumar said IndiGo’s Chennai service had remained suspended for a year despite strong demand. “IndiGo will resume the service from Oct 27 and operate it thrice a week. There is demand for a daily Chennai service,” he said.IndiGo flights 6E 7368/7369 will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flight 6E 7368 will depart Hubballi at 4.25pm and arrive in Chennai at 6.05pm.The return flight, 6E 7369, will depart Chennai at 6.35pm and arrive in Hubballi at 8.20pm.
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