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Tripura Airport Director Appeals to Airlines to Keep Agartala Flights Operational
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 08:16 AM
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The director of Tripura’s civil aviation authority has written to airline CEOs urging them not to suspend services from Agartala airport.
Tripura’s airport director has formally addressed the chief executives of several airlines, requesting that they refrain from withdrawing scheduled flights that operate out of Agartala’s civil airport. The correspondence, sent earlier this week, highlights the administration’s concern that any reduction in air connectivity could disrupt travel and commerce in the state’s capital.
The director emphasized that Agartala serves as a vital gateway for both business travelers and tourists, linking the northeastern region with major Indian metros. A sudden cut in services, the letter warns, could hamper economic activity and limit options for residents who rely on air travel for medical, educational, and professional purposes.
Tripura’s aviation officials said they are monitoring the airlines’ responses and remain open to dialogue to address any operational challenges cited by carriers. No final decision on flight schedules has been announced, and the airport authority continues to seek a collaborative solution to maintain uninterrupted air service.
The director emphasized that Agartala serves as a vital gateway for both business travelers and tourists, linking the northeastern region with major Indian metros. A sudden cut in services, the letter warns, could hamper economic activity and limit options for residents who rely on air travel for medical, educational, and professional purposes.
Tripura’s aviation officials said they are monitoring the airlines’ responses and remain open to dialogue to address any operational challenges cited by carriers. No final decision on flight schedules has been announced, and the airport authority continues to seek a collaborative solution to maintain uninterrupted air service.