Big Breaking: Air India to Suspend Operations From Silchar From June

In a major development, Air India has decided to suspend all its flight operations to and from Silchar Airport, with the last flight scheduled for May 31, 2025. This marks the end of an era that began in 1955, as Indian Airlines, when the airline first connected Silchar to the rest of the country by air.

Sources in Air India headquarters have confirmed the development to Barak Bulletin. An internal email has also been initiated, according to sources, which suggests that the staff at Silchar Station will be relocated following the suspension of operations. However, Barak Bulletin tried to reach local employees to confirm the development, but none of them were available for comment.

This decision is expected to significantly impact passengers travelling between Silchar and Kolkata, the sector Air India currently serves daily. The route, which saw an average of 120 passengers one way, will now rely solely on private carriers like IndiGo and Alliance Air. With the Tata-run carrier’s withdrawal, a surge in demand is likely to push up ticket prices due to limited capacity and increased surcharges.

The move is also historical for another reason — the Silchar-Kolkata sector holds the distinction of hosting Air India’s first-ever all-women-operated flight.

With limited surface connectivity, where both rail and road links often get disrupted during peak monsoons, the withdrawal of Air India leaves the region even more vulnerable. As the remaining private players often gear up to hike prices at critical times, it is the passengers who will once again bear the brunt, becoming the worst sufferers in this unfolding aviation crisis.

The reason behind this withdrawal has not been reveal as of Monday.