Fri Oct 03 06:03:36 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:
**Summary:**
Alliance Airlines launched a new flight service between Rajahmundry and Tirupati on October 1, 2025. The inaugural flight was virtually flagged off by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu and physically by Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh. Flights will operate three days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). Minister Naidu also stated he would advocate for new flight routes from Rajahmundry to Shirdi, Varanasi, Goa, and Ahmedabad due to high occupancy rates on existing routes, especially the Rajahmundry-Bengaluru route. Local dignitaries were present at the inauguration.
**News Article:**
**Rajahmundry-Tirupati Flight Takes Off, Promising Enhanced Connectivity**
**RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM, October 3, 2025** – Alliance Airlines commenced its much-anticipated Rajahmundry-Tirupati flight service on October 1st, 2025, marking a significant step in improving connectivity between the two key cities. The inaugural flight was virtually flagged off by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, while Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh officially launched the service at Rajahmundry airport.
The new flight will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. According to the schedule, the flight departs Tirupati at 7:40 AM, arriving in Rajahmundry at 9:25 AM. The return flight departs Rajahmundry at 9:50 AM and reaches Tirupati at 11:20 AM.
Speaking at the virtual inauguration, Minister Naidu assured officials and representatives of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) that he would advocate for the introduction of new flight services from Rajahmundry to popular destinations like Shirdi, Varanasi, Goa, and Ahmedabad. He cited the 100% occupancy rate of the Rajahmundry-Bengaluru flight as a clear indication of the growing demand for air travel in the region, announcing that another flight to Bengaluru would soon be added.
“All existing flights from Rajahmundry are consistently operating at full capacity, highlighting the urgent need for expanded services,” Minister Naidu stated.
The virtual inauguration was attended by Rajamahendravaram Member of Parliament D. Purandeswari, while Rajamahendravaram Rural MLA Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdary, Rajamahendravaram city MLA Adireddy Srinivas, and Rajamahendravaram Urban Development Authority Chairman Boddu Venkataramana Chowdary were present at the airport. The launch is expected to boost tourism and provide convenient travel options for pilgrims and business travelers alike.