Small airlines may get nod for tie-ups with big players

New Delhi: The government has decided to allow private non-scheduled airlines to partner with scheduled airlines, enabling the two to enter into marketing alliance and passenger booking. Currently, non-scheduled airlines such as Air One and Span Air are not allowed to publish their flight schedules, thus barring them to code-share with big carriers such as Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines. The move is expected to bring several smaller cities and tourist spots in the country on aviation map and have multiplier effect on the economy.
“We have held meetings with the representatives of non-scheduled air-operators’ permit (NSOP) holders. The idea has been discussed. The ministry has issued a large number of NSOPs to airline companies but the permits are largely underutilised.
21/06/11 Nirbhay Kumar/Financial Express

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Jun 2011