AI major hindrance in Surat’s air connectivity?

Surat: At least 25 courier delivery men carry diamonds worth crores of rupees from Surat to Mumbai every day in a train. They return next day afternoon with cargo worth several crores under protection of armed guards.
Diamond barons think carrying valuable goods in trains is dangerous. Besides they say travelling consumes a lot of time.
The diamond barons are ready to book seats for a month for their men in flights to Mumbai as it is both safe and fast. A private air service operator sees business opportunity in this and has come forward to start flight service with a 19 seat aircraft between Mumbai and Surat. However, for loss making national carrier Air India, it does not matter.
Air India has turned a blind eye to the legitimate demands of people in places like Surat, said a senior official from South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
21/09/11 Himanshu Bhatt/Times of India

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