Call to end AI monopoly in Karipur

Kozhikode: The demand for permitting services of foreign airlines from Karipur to Gulf destinations has reached a crescendo, after delay and cancellation of services has become second nature to Air India.
The latest in the series of cancellations was on last Sunday, when Air India did not fly its Kuwait service without any advance notice. “Recurring cancellation of flights has made Air India unreliable. Hence, the state-owned operator’s dominance has to be ended at the earliest,” said M. Muzammil, chairman, Federation of North Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FENOKCCI).
The airport has attained international status a year ago and the international terminal was opened for passengers in July, this year.
Airport Authority of India chairman K.Ramalingam, after assessing the development works at the airport, told media last month that the infrastructure at the airport is ready for hosting international airlines.
Union Civil Aviation Minster Praful Patel, while attending a function in Kozhikode last month, said foreign airlines will be permitted to fly to Karipur next year.
15/09/07 Newindpress

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Categories: Air India - International Sep 2007, Foreign Sep 2007, NACL Sep 2007