As per the government’s directive, Drukair will start its flights to Gelegphu from December 17. It will operate once a week.
The corporation is yet to determine the price of a ticket to Gelegphu. But they have come up with promotional fare, which will be available for three months, from December 17 onwards. A one-way promotional fare is Nu 3,500 and round-trip Nu 6,000.
Drukair’s commercial general manager, Ugen Tashi said the airline will operate its weekly flights to Gelegphu even if its 48-seater ATR aircraft has only one passenger.
Meanwhile, Bhutan Airlines said they are discussing with the management to see the possibility of starting its domestic operations by April, next year.