Gulf flights from Srinagar soon

Srinagar: Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir will finally find a place on the international aviation map in June this year with the first international operations to Dubai and other Gulf countries.
The modernisation of the only civilian airport in the state, nestling in the lap of the dazzling, snow-capped Himalayas and branded a holiday paradise, will be completed by May 31, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
It will cost Rs1.1 billion and will have an integrated terminal building for domestic and international passengers with aero bridges.
The new terminal comprising six sections and spread over an area of more than 200, 000 square feet will handle 500 domestic and 450 international passengers simultaneously, Dr. K. Ramalingam, chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI), said.
23/03/08 Yusuf Jameel/Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates

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Categories: Foreign Mar 2008