Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that Air India will commence direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 4, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening Assam’s international connectivity and positioning Guwahati as a key travel and transit hub in the region. In a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma said the launch of the two international routes comes just days after European Union member states lifted their travel advisory for Assam, opening new avenues for the state’s engagement with the global community. “Opening new avenues to connect Assam to the global community. Just days after EU member states lifted their travel advisory for Assam, I am happy to share that from August 4, Air India will commence direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi,” the Chief Minister wrote. According to Sarma, the introduction of the non-stop services will significantly enhance international access to Assam and the Northeast. With the addition of the two routes, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati will be directly connected to four countries – the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Singapore and Bhutan. The Chief Minister said the state government is continuing its efforts [...]
