Mysore: The sole commercial flight connecting Mysore with Bangalore and Chennai will be discontinued with effect from September 1, in what could be a major setback to the region’s connectivity with other business centres.
SpiceJet, which was operating the flight, has indicated that it is withdrawing operations from the city. Confirming this with The Hindu, C. Manjunath, officer in charge of he Mysore Airport, said he received an SMS from the airline’s local representative indicating the closure of operations with effect from September 1. The airline has also cancelled flights from Mysore till August 10.
Mr. Manjunath said services during June and July were erratic as the airline had suspended flights citing operational reasons.
“One of its aircraft was grounded for technical reasons and hence there were frequent cancellations and change of schedule in operations to Mysore,” said Mr. Manjunath.
29/07/14 The Hindu
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SpiceJet, which was operating the flight, has indicated that it is withdrawing operations from the city. Confirming this with The Hindu, C. Manjunath, officer in charge of he Mysore Airport, said he received an SMS from the airline’s local representative indicating the closure of operations with effect from September 1. The airline has also cancelled flights from Mysore till August 10.
Mr. Manjunath said services during June and July were erratic as the airline had suspended flights citing operational reasons.
“One of its aircraft was grounded for technical reasons and hence there were frequent cancellations and change of schedule in operations to Mysore,” said Mr. Manjunath.
29/07/14 The Hindu
