In Madhya Pradesh, the first international flight from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport of Indore left for Dubai today with 153 passengers on board. The non-stop flight has fulfilled a long-standing desire from the travel fraternity and tourists for direct connectivity to the Gulf.<br />''<br />''Indore-born Sunish Kumar Bhargava was the commander of this maiden international flight from his home city. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Mrs. Sumitra Mahajan, MP Shankar Lalwani, Air India CMD Ashwini Lohani were also present on this occasion.<br />''<br />''Mrs. Mahajan said that many more international flights will start from Indore soon after this flight. This flight will also improve Dubai's business relationship with Indore.<br />''<br />''Air India is operating 162-seater A-320 Neo aircraft on this route, which will fly directly to Dubai on every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday while the return flight from Dubai will be on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.<br />