Kingfisher flight to Taj city from Sunday

AGRA - Kingfisher airlines is launching its Delhi-Agra flight from Sunday, in a move bound to be welcomed by tourists who want to visit the majestic 17th century Taj Mahal.

Although a chartered flight Saturday brought 140 guests to Agra, the regular flight begins Sunday afternoon.

Flight 4367, a 66-seater ATR plane, will land at the Kheria airport at 2.30 p.m. and return after half an hour to Delhi.

Tourism industry leaders have welcomed the initiative.

Agra Hotels and Restaurants Association president Rakesh Chauhan said: “Agra needs more flights and better air travel facilities. International flights should also be allowed to land here.”

According to Kingfisher’s website, the fare is Rs.1999.