Halwara International Airport in Ludhiana, which began operations on May 15, completed a month on Monday. Locals urged the state government to add more flights to the roster.
Celebrations Mark the Milestone
The airport was abuzz with activity to mark the milestone. Staff applied tilak on passengers and sang Vande Mataram to celebrate the occasion.
Passengers Share Positive Experiences
Sonu Neelibar, traveling from Halwara to Delhi, described it as a “joyous moment.” “The air connectivity is saving us a lot of time, something we had been waiting for. The Centre and the state government need to rope in more airlines so additional flights can operate to new destinations,” he added.
Another passenger, who will fly to Delhi tomorrow, said she had to avoid travel earlier because of a back issue. “I was thinking about how to start travelling and now, the flights are convenient,” she said.
On Monday, doctors from the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) also flew out to Delhi, pointing to the benefits of the time saved by the air connectivity.
Elderly First-Time Flyer Impressed
A woman aged about 80 arrived at Halwara with her son and was brought out in a wheelchair by the staff. A first-time flyer, she said it was a “very good experience.”
Another passenger said he came to Delhi from Mumbai and then to Halwara. According to the passenger, if he and his companions had to travel from Delhi by car or train, it would have been hectic.
Locals believe that adding more flights to new destinations will further enhance convenience and boost regional connectivity.
