The next round of bidding under UDAN is expected in three months
Restricted availability of seats on the Delhi-Shimla route is one of the main reasons for this
Nanded-Hyd flight to boost development in Marathwada: Munde
The UDAN Scheme is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy
Air India subsidiary Alliance Air will operate the Delhi-Shimla flight
Bound to sell 50% of seats at subsidised fares; one-way ticket on Delhi-Shimla route is Rs 1,920
This is Modi's first visit to Shimla after becoming the Prime Minister
The panel would be responsible for coordination among stakeholders, including state governments
Minister Jayant Sinha says that government is close to a resolution with airlines over RCS levy
Airports that would be connected under Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik include Bhatinda, Puducherry, Shimla
Levy for up to 1,000 km of a scheduled flight will be Rs 7,500, Rs 8,000 for a 1,000-1,500-km flight
UDAN provides for various incentives to airlines with fares for one-hour flights capped at Rs 2,500
Govt said it has received 20 registrations so far under UDAN bidding
The move would push airfares slightly higher as airlines are expected to pass on the burden to fliers
Concerns remain on possible legal challenges to cross-subsidising from airlines
For 50% of the seats of flights under UDAN, the fare cap will be Rs 2,500, and rest will be market-based pricing