After SpiceJet pulled out from the Thiruvananthapuram - Kozhikode sector in July, not many airlines, including the national carrier, has shown interest to resume services between the two cities. State industries minister's office had even requested SpiceJet to ply at least a few flights a week during Ramzan. But airlines say the route is unprofitable.
"There is no point in using the sector that has less than 10% occupancy . Even if an airline wants to start a Thiruvananthapuram-Dammam flight via Kozhikode, it does not make sense to open the bookings for domestic passengers . It is not feasible to load a long-haul flight with short distance passengers," said the manager of an airline.
22/11/12 Sangeetha Nair/Times of India
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"There is no point in using the sector that has less than 10% occupancy . Even if an airline wants to start a Thiruvananthapuram-Dammam flight via Kozhikode, it does not make sense to open the bookings for domestic passengers . It is not feasible to load a long-haul flight with short distance passengers," said the manager of an airline.
22/11/12 Sangeetha Nair/Times of India
