New Delhi: Foreign airlines are operating over 1,700 flights per week to and from 25 Indian airports, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said today.
In reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Singh said 81 foreign airlines were operating a total of 1,734 scheduled services per week.
"Of these 81, 72 are passenger, while nine are cargo flights and of the 1,734 flights, 1,655 are passenger and 79 are cargo. They are currently operating to and from 25 airports in India," Singh said.
In reply to a separate question, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said that since 2009 domestic carriers have witnessed an increase in the number of passengers, expect in 2012 when the growth was negative.
22/08/13 PTI/Economic Times
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In reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Singh said 81 foreign airlines were operating a total of 1,734 scheduled services per week.
"Of these 81, 72 are passenger, while nine are cargo flights and of the 1,734 flights, 1,655 are passenger and 79 are cargo. They are currently operating to and from 25 airports in India," Singh said.
In reply to a separate question, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said that since 2009 domestic carriers have witnessed an increase in the number of passengers, expect in 2012 when the growth was negative.
22/08/13 PTI/Economic Times
