More flights to Gulf from Mangalore Airport

Mangalore: The Airports Authority of India in Mangalore is on the way to earn a profit of Rs. 6 Crore in FY 2007-08.
Airport director at Mangalore Airport at Bajpe during the a casual talk to the press persons M.R.Vasudeva said, the airport earned a profit of Rs. 83 lakh during 2006-07. The passenger traffic is expected to go up to 6 lakh in 2007-08 in comparison 4.58 lakh passengers in 2006-07. The Airport which is growing in passenger traffic will include various new facilities for passengers when the expansion of the airport is complete. He said the Authority had allowed the Manipal University to set up a health booth on rental basis. It will be manned by a doctor and a nurse.
Mr.Vasudeva said the number of flights to the Gulf countries, would see a tremendous increase to 14 a week from October 25, 2007, as against 10 presently. Air India Express will introduce new service between Sharjah and Mangalore from October, he said.
Various other outlets including a foreign exchange counter, cafeteria and snacks bar and sweets stall will also be opened in the airport.
11/08/07 Mangalorean.com

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