`New runway will reduce congestion, cut delays'

Kolkata: Airlines are hopeful that the Kolkata airport modernisation project will kick off following the Government's approval of the proposal.
Capt G.R. Gopinath, Managing Director, Air Deccan welcomed the idea of a new runway. "A new runway will help a lot to reduce the congestion and ensure that flights are not delayed," he said.
There is a need for more airports in West Bengal, especially in the northern part of the State, he added.
"We really hope that the work will start soon. There are problems relating to congestion of airlines and currently what we need is another runway. We would prefer separate runways for arrival and departure of flights," said an official of a leading airlines which uses Kolkata airport.
He said there was also a need increase the number of aerobridges, security checkpoints and restaurants and resting places to bring Kolkata airport at par with the international airports.
20/04/07 Somasroy Chakraborty/Hindu Business Line

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