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Gurugram, October 03, 2017: SpiceJet, the country’s favourite low-cost
carrier, today launched its 50th destination – Dibrugarh by introducing daily flight
services on the Guwahati – Dibrugarh route. SpiceJet is the first airline to offer
daily direct air connectivity between Guwahati and Dibrugarh. The traditional flag-off
and lamp-lighting ceremonies were held at the Dibrugarh airport. The new flight will
further connect Dibrugarh with Silchar via Guwahati.
The flag-off ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam Shri Sarbananda
Sonowal, Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary, Cabinet Minister, Assam, Mr. D K Kamra
Regional Executive Director AAI, Mr B K Tailong Airport Director Guwahati AAI,
Comdt L K Haokip CISF along with Mr. Debojo Maharshi
Chief Marketing Officer, SpiceJet. The first passenger was welcomed by Spicejet
officials and the ceremony finally came to a conclusion with the flagging-off the
flight SG 3214 at 10.40 am, from the Dibrugarh Airport.
In line with the aviation tradition to mark key milestones, the homecoming journey of
SpiceJet’s SG 3213 deployed on the Guwahati-Dibrugarh route was greeted with a grand
water cannon salute at the Dibrugarh Airport.
With the launch of the new service, SpiceJet will put Dibrugarh on the pan India
aviation map through seamless onward connections on its network. This is in perfect
sync with the airline’s agenda to connect smaller cities and it further strengthens
SpiceJet’s focus on North-East India. SpiceJet will be operating its Bombardier Q400
aircrafts on the said routes.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam said “We thank
SpiceJet and especially Mr. Ajay Singh for accepting our request and inducting
Dibrugarh onto SpiceJet’s network with such priority. This means a fresh impetus to
trade, tourism and connectivity between northeastern states and adjoining regions. I
truly applaud SpiceJet’s relentless efforts towards taking flying to the masses and
elevating North East on the country’s aviation map.”
On the occasion of the flagging off ceremony, Mr. Debojo Maharshi Chief Marketing
Officer, SpiceJet said, “The north eastern region has a distinctive connectivity
constraint on account of its difficult terrain and hence SpiceJet has always remained
committed to enhancing connectivity to this region. We are extremely pleased to induct
Dibrugarh, which also marks it as the 50th destination on SpiceJet’s network.”
“I want to convey my regards for the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam Shri Sarbananda
Sonowal, without whose support and vision this would not have been possible. We will
continue to work with him and all the government departments bringing the long standing
demand of enhanced air connectivity for North East to fruition.” he further added.
With the new flights SpiceJet will now operate a total of 26 flights in and out of North
East and a total of eight flights within the region.
Flight Schedule:
| Flight No |
Origin |
Destination |
Departure |
Arrival |
Frequency |
Flight Type |
| SG-3213 |
Silchar |
Dibrugarh |
8:05 am |
10:20 am |
ALL |
VIA |
| SG-3214 |
Dibrugarh |
Silchar |
10:40 am |
1:10 pm |
ALL |
VIA |
| Flight No |
Origin |
Destination |
Departure |
Arrival |
Frequency |
Flight Type |
| SG-3213 |
Guwahati |
Dibrugarh |
9:15 |
10:20 |
ALL |
VIA |
| SG-3214 |
Dibrugarh |
Guwahati |
10:40 |
12:05 |
ALL |
VIA |
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