a SpiceJet spokesperson said the delay was caused by the late arrival of a flight from Dubai. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Monday said priority would be given to expanding both domestic and international services by fully utilising the additional slots at the IAF-shared airport. “The Central government is continuously working to give Pune residents direct connectivity to more cities and keep pace with rising passenger demand,” Mohol said. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Fly91, Star Air and Alliance Air currently operate from Pune airport. Mohol said all airlines have been informed about the additional slots and discussions are underway with their headquarters to launch new routes and increase frequencies on existing ones.