FlyAmritsar Initiative

FlyAmritsar Initiative is a volunteer advocacy group. It works to improve air links to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar, India. The group describes itself as independent, non-political and non-government. The site states that it is not the official airport authority and not a travel agency. Its stated aim is to place Amritsar on the global aviation map.

The group says its mission is to connect the Holy City to the world through better flight options and sustainable development. It says it speaks for travelers, including the global Punjabi diaspora and communities across India. Its work covers policy and development, airline engagement and community awareness. It says it advocates with government bodies and airport authorities on bilateral air agreements, airport amenities and passenger complaints.

The site lists several milestones. The group says it advocated for direct flights to Birmingham in 2018 and London in 2019. It says it played a role in the start of the AirAsia X link to Kuala Lumpur. It also says it supported domestic routes under the UDAN scheme, including Kolkata, Patna, Jaipur, Lucknow and Goa. It says it has made continuing representations to the Airports Authority of India and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

The site lists current airline destinations from Amritsar. These include Air India to Delhi, Mumbai, Birmingham and London Gatwick, and Scoot to Singapore. Other destinations listed are Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru and Srinagar. The site also has news posts, blogs, press coverage and campaign pages.

Sameep Singh Gumtala is named as founder and leads the initiative's advocacy for direct flights from North America. The contact details include a WhatsApp number for the USA, (+1) 937 540 4140, and an email address for advocacy and campaign ideas.