Government awards 325 more routes under RCS Phase II

The central government has awarded another 325 routes to airlines and helicopter operators under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) Phase II with an emphasis on enhancing flight services to hilly and remote areas, including Kargil. The routes have been awarded to 15 airlines and helicopter operators after the bidding. Among the major domestic carriers, IndiGo has bagged 20 routes, SpiceJet 17 and Jet Airways has won four.