Bhubaneswar, Oct. 24 -- The Odisha government has invited bids from airline operators to resume direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Dubai. The service was suspended in March amid tensions in West Asia.

According to the tender, the selected airline will operate an aircraft with at least 180 seats under a state supported subsidy scheme, as reported by The Times of India.

The airline will have to meet all regulatory, operational, commercial and safety requirements for the route. The tender also requires at least three flights a week.

The operator must to adhere the regulations set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other relevant authoriti...