Parking rates slashed, non-metro airports park themselves here

Ahmedabad: Not being a metro does have its perks. With the Airport Authority of India (AAI) lowering parking charges at ‘non metro’ airports by half, private airlines are now queuing up to these airports to set up their bases.
With three such airlines already operating from Ahmedabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport is now revamping its infrastructure to meet the rising demands for parking space.
‘‘We have already spent Rs.46 crores to build the existing domestic terminal,’’ said SD Awasthi, Director, SVPI Airport. Awasthi informed Express Newsline that as of now, private carriers like Spice Jet and Air Deccan have started parking their planes at the airport here, while Kingfisher has reserved space but has not started parking yet. Indian Airlines too is setting up a sub-base here, he added.
Meanwhile, Air Deccan started its aircraft base at Ahmedabad here on Thursday.
02/11/06 Ahmedabad Newsline

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