Kozhikode-Lakshadweep air, sea connectivity hit

Kozhikode: The air and sea connectivity between Kozhikode and Lakshadweep, which share a thriving trade and social link, has been severely hit owing to the cancellation of the sole flight from Karipur Airport to Agatti, and the sharp reduction in the frequency of passenger ship services from Beypore Port to the island.
Thousands of islanders depend on Kozhikode for their education, as well as medical and employment needs. And the import and export of goods through the Beypore Port serve as an economic lifeline for the people in the union territory. The Air India Regional , formerly Alliance Air,
stopped its budget flight from Kozhikode and Agatti via Kochi from May 1. It's now operational only in the Kochi-Agatti sector. Air India officials said the route had been changed because the base of the flight had been moved to Kochi in line with crew requirements.
19/05/12 KR Rajeev/Times of India

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Categories: airports May 2012