Question : DIRECT FLIGHT FROM PATNA TO SAUDI ARABIA

(a) whether there is no direct flight from Patna to Saudi Arab due to which Haj Pilgrims have to go to Haj via Delhi;

(b) if so, whether the Government have received requests from the people to introduce a direct flight to Saudi Arab from Patna; and

(c) if so, the decision taken by the Government in this regard ?

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION


(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a): There is no direct flight from Patna to Saudi Arabia.

(b): No, Sir.


(c): Does not arise.