Fewer flights for lower footfall

The aviation quake has hit Calcutta airport, with some flights from the city being withdrawn and some schedules being reworked with reduced frequency.
The decisions were all announced on Sunday, signalling the start of the winter schedule for most airlines.
Kingfisher withdrew several flights, including two operated by its low-cost subsidiary Kingfisher Red (earlier known as Deccan) and Air India discontinued its only direct flight to London. Lufthansa reduced the frequency of its Frankfurt service from seven to three flights a week.
Among the Kingfisher flights to be withdrawn are two each to Bangalore and Port Blair, and one each to Bagdogra and Vizag. Now, Kingfisher and Kingfisher Red will have only one daily flight each to Bangalore (via Hyderabad).
Air India’s Calcutta-London flight touched down at the city airport for the last time this season on Sunday afternoon, with 129 passengers on board.
Lufthansa German Airline's decision to slash its Frankfurt service from the city is “linked to the recent economic slump”.
27/10/08 The Telegraph

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Categories: Airports Oct 2008, Indian Aviation- In General Oct 2008