Airlines concerned about the new Ground Handling Policy

The Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Praful Patel informed the Lok Sabha today that the Airline operators had expressed their concerns about the new Ground Handling Policy. He said that the matter was examined by the Government and it was decided that the exit of non-entitled entities including domestic airlines will be implemented only after undertaking a comprehensive review and with inter-ministerial consultation.
Regarding the new ground handling policy, the Minister said that for the metropolitan airports i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad, following provision was made-
• The respective airport operator itself or its joint venture partner.
• Air India and its subsidiaries/joint venture companies specialized in ground handling services. Third party handling will also be permitted to these subsidiaries.
• Any other ground handling service providers selected through competitive bidding process by the airport operator.
10/12/09 PRESS RELEASE/Press Information Bureau

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Categories: Airports Dec 2009