UDAN flights discontinued on 50% of routes launched so far
Published on: July 4, 2026, 12:55 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's ambitious plan to boost regional air travel is struggling, with nearly half of UDAN routes now inactive. Despite significant government investment in subsidies and infrastructure, many smaller airlines have folded or found routes unviable after initial support ended. The government is now launching a second phase with increased funding and extended subsidies, aiming to address challenges like airport readiness and aircraft availability to revive connectivity.
