PURNiA, Sept. 10 -- IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flight services between Kolkata and Purnea, making the Bihar town its 94th domestic destination. The service, commencing on September 15, will also mark the inauguration of Purnia Airport, developed under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme. Star Air has also announced its inaugural flight service between Ahmedabad and Purnia on September 15 thrice a week. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, IndiGo said the airline will operate thrice weekly flights - on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - with its ATR aircraft. This makes IndiGo the first airline to begin commercial operations from Purnea, a significant step in boosting regional air connectivity in Bihar after Patna, Gaya, and Darbhanga. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Sales at IndiGo, said, "We are proud to further strengthen regional connectivity with the addition of Purnea to our network. An emerging centre for trade and industry, Purnea will now have direct flights to Kolkata. Purnea is preparing for the commercial launch of its airport under the UDAN scheme. The introduction of air travel will strengthen the region's infrastructure to support its agriculture and food processing sector as well". According to the schedule, Flight 6E 7924 will depart from Kolkata at 12:30pm and land in Purnia at 1:40pm....