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DTDS to start scheduled air-taxi service between Kolkata and Rourkela from September 1, 2011

Rourkela, Rourkela- Kansbahal, Sundergarh chitta August 25th. 2011, 12:15pm

9 Responses to “DTDS to start scheduled air-taxi service between Kolkata and Rourkela from September 1, 2011”

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  ranjan Says:
  August 26th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
  

  Its a 90 mins flight one way instead of 2 hrs 30 mins !

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  ranjan Says:
  August 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
  

  And yes its a nonstop flight !

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  stingidea Says:
  August 27th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
  

  I am not quite sure this will work out. Perhaps a flight that has a stopover at Rourkela might make more sense – something like Kolkata – Rourkela – Ranchi or Kolkata – Rourkela – Raipur. Already Spice Jet is thinking of connecting Tier II and Tier III cities in the South perhaps something similar is required in the East.

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  ranjan Says:
  August 27th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
  

  Well somehow its starting.lets see how other airlines respond to this.Well i belive Rourkela can serve the entire Rourkela-Jharsuguda-Sambalpur-Bargah region.I dont know why the govt took no interest for developing the RkL airport.We all know the airport is under SAIL but that could have sorted out with dialogues and agreements.The Rourkela airport is the only airport other than BBSR in Orissa and i strongly recomend to develop in no time.In the past we had news that state govt is taking initiative to develop the airport.lets see in coming days if thats true.

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  chitta Says:
  August 27th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
  

  Spice Jet is in trouble these days. See http://www.hindustantimes.com/More-trouble-for-spicejet-shares-dip-5/Article1-737119.aspx .But it is alos buying new planes and adding new places to its network. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-08-26/news/29931828_1_samyukth-sridharan-spicejet-regional-routes

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  Abhisek Says:
  August 29th, 2011 at 8:57 am
  

  On Berhampur Airport, according to news reports the State Government is diverting a portion of land acquired by TATA near Patropur for a new airport as there is no scope for expansion of the airstrip near Berhampur University. Noteworthy to mention here is that while the TATAs acquired about 3800 acres of land, they have sought SEZ status for only 2800 acres and that leaves around 1000 acres of land with them. This patch of land is just adjacent to NH-5 on the Berhampur-Chatrapur stretch. But seems to be a project for the long run.

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  Dillip Kumar Mohanty Says:
  September 5th, 2011 at 3:39 am
  

  Trial flight failure, Engine catches fire ,Emergency landing at Jamshedpur Airport

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  Dillip K Mohanty Says:
  September 6th, 2011 at 11:33 am
  

  @STINGIDEA.

  Previously an airline named Vayudoot operated on the route u hve mentioned Calcutta-Rourkela-Ranchi

  We shuld plan Rourkela-Bhubaneswar or Ranchi-Rourkela-Bhubaneswar

  Kolkata-Rourkela-Ranchi and Kolkata-Rourkela-Raipur is fine

  Just like Jamshedpur-Ranchi-Delhi we can have Rourkela-Ranchi-Delhi.

  The runaway needs to be extended by 200 meters and with a little widening it can accomodate Boeing and Airbus planes

  Ranchi will be connected with Bengaluru hence we have to work fast

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  chitta Says:
  November 30th, 2011 at 11:32 am
  

  (Thanks to Siddhant at rourkelacity.com for the pointer.)

  Another press release from DTDS, this time about per seat charter service. This is dated Nov 26, 2011.

  http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/travel/20111126104705.htm

  DTDS to Launch Per-Seat Air Charter Services to Jamshedpur, Rourkela & Patna from Kolkata

  DTDS Air Charter services to bring India’s Steel cities on the air map, through comfortable “Same – Day – Return” services that save time & boost productivity.

  Bengaluru, Karnataka, November 26, 2011 /India PRwire/ — DTDS announced plans to launch “Per Seat” Air Charter Services to industrial cities from Kolkata where passengers can book single seats on fixed rates and fly at fixed charter timings. This is the first time in India that a “Per Seat”, fixed cost, fixed schedule, chartered air service connectivity is offered for Industrial cities like Jamshedpur and Rourkela.

  Business travelers from across India can now expect to travel in the style and comfort of modern Charter planes to Jamshedpur & Rourkela, attend work and return back the same day. Designed to save businesses time & money, improve connectivity through comfortable “Same – Day – Return” services, DTDS operations in the first phase will bring India’s Steel cities not having scheduled commercial flights, on the air map.

  DTDS “Per Seat” Charter Services offer convenience and productivity to business travelers to Patna, Rourkela and Jamshedpur from anywhere in India or abroad. “Travelers from across India can fly to these Industrial cities and return same day for dinner with family” says Leslie Marcar, Head – Air Charter Services.

  “DTDS charter flight timings connect morning flights reaching Kolkata from Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi so travelers to Jamshedpur and Rourkela from anywhere in India or abroad, can reach destinations in shortest time and catch connecting evening flights back home. DTDS ‘Per Seat’ charter service opens up new connectivity options for not only Suppliers, Ancillaries, MNCs, SME & Corporate Businesses but even doctors, patients, students and domestic or international tourists from these cities who will benefit greatly from our affordable air connectivity ex Kolkata or ex Patna, to Metro cities across India” adds Marcar.

  Notes to Editor

  About DTDS Travel & Tour Planner Pvt. Ltd.

  DTDS Travel & Tour Planner Pvt. Ltd., is a pioneer in ‘Per Seat’ Air Charter Services in India and services clients from its offices in Kolkata, Bangalore, Rourkela, Jamshedpur. DTDS service are available from the convenience of online bookings from its website http://www.dtdsindia.com and allow travelers to easily select their flights and book & pay for their seat tickets online pay using a credit or debit cards.

  For more information, visit DTDS website : http://www.dtdsindia.com