Air travellers from Belagavi have experienced a mix of relief and renewed anxiety this week. Star Air has moved to resume ticket sales for its Belagavi to Ahmedabad (AMD) service, effective from January 15. This comes after the route mysteriously vanished from the airline's booking portal for two days, causing significant concern among passengers.
Partial Restoration Brings Temporary Relief
The reinstatement of the Belagavi-Ahmedabad route from January 15 offers a partial solution to the city's connectivity woes. However, the brief disappearance of the sector from the booking system without explanation has left many flyers uneasy. The airline has not provided any official reason for the temporary glitch or its resolution.
Ongoing Uncertainty Surrounds Jaipur Service
While the Ahmedabad link is back, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Belagavi-Jaipur service. Bookings for this route remain completely unavailable from January 15 through January 31. Reservations are shown as open again only from February 1 onwards.
Critically, Star Air has issued no official statement to clarify the situation. There is no information on whether the Jaipur service is facing a short-term suspension or is at risk of a more permanent discontinuation. This lack of transparency is a major point of frustration for the travelling public.
A Pattern of Fragile Connectivity
The current scenario underscores the fragile state of Belagavi's air links. The confusion over the Ahmedabad and Jaipur routes is compounded by a major earlier withdrawal. The airline had discontinued the crucial Belagavi-Mumbai route from December 25, 2025, severing a vital link for business and frequent travellers.
The repeated disruptions and absence of clear communication from the airline are severely impacting passenger confidence. These developments have amplified the calls from citizen-led groups like SAVE IXG, which advocates for reliable, transparent, and sustainable air connectivity for the city.
Travellers and local stakeholders are now urgently appealing to airlines and regulatory authorities. They demand clear communication and long-term planning for regional air services. The current trend of last-minute schedule changes and opaque decision-making disrupts travel plans and erodes trust in the region's aviation infrastructure.
