International flights to begin from Srinagar; Sharjah connection soon
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to be on the international aviation map with the civil aviation ministry okaying the launch of first commercial flight between Srinagar and Sharjah in about a month.
“This is a historic step both for J&K and its people. Foreign travellers will soon be able to arrive directly in Srinagar,” civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said at a joint press conference with J&K LG Manoj Sinha, here. The media interaction followed a detailed review of all aviation matters related to J&K, by Sinha and Scindia.
Sources said Sharjah was chosen as the first destination for restarting international flights from Srinagar due to the heavy volume of business between traders from J&K, particularly those dealing in horticulture produce, and retail outlets in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
