The city of Pune in Maharashtra is set to get direct daily flights to Dubai, and three-times-a-week service to Bangkok from October 27, Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, announced yesterday.
Mohol made the announcement on his X handle on Thursday evening.
Mohol stated that the demand from Pune residents over the past several months is now being addressed. He added that Pune’s direct connection to an important financial centre like Dubai will undoubtedly benefit both Pune and western Maharashtra.
“It is believed that the daily connectivity between Pune and Dubai will reduce the gap between the two cities and open up new avenues for economic progress. Moreover, tourist destinations like Bangkok will also be directly connected to Pune,” he said.