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Tripura Transport Minister Calls on Centre to Stop Flight Withdrawals and Tackle Rising Airfares
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 11:19 AM
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Tripura's Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury has urged the central government to halt the withdrawal of flights from the state and to investigate the sharp rise in airfares, citing concerns for residents and businesses.
The Tripura Transport Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, addressed the issue of flight withdrawals in the northeastern state, urging the central government to take immediate action to prevent further reductions in air connectivity.
Chowdhury highlighted that the recent pullback of airlines has led to a noticeable surge in ticket prices, adversely affecting the mobility of Tripura’s citizens and the movement of goods.
He called on the Ministry of Civil Aviation to investigate the factors behind the price hike and to ensure that the state’s connectivity remains robust, especially during peak travel seasons.
The minister also emphasized the importance of maintaining regular flight schedules for economic growth and tourism in Tripura.
The central government’s response to the request has not yet been announced, but the issue has sparked discussions among local businesses and travel agencies about the impact of reduced flight services.
Chowdhury highlighted that the recent pullback of airlines has led to a noticeable surge in ticket prices, adversely affecting the mobility of Tripura’s citizens and the movement of goods.
He called on the Ministry of Civil Aviation to investigate the factors behind the price hike and to ensure that the state’s connectivity remains robust, especially during peak travel seasons.
The minister also emphasized the importance of maintaining regular flight schedules for economic growth and tourism in Tripura.
The central government’s response to the request has not yet been announced, but the issue has sparked discussions among local businesses and travel agencies about the impact of reduced flight services.