Mysore: Tourism minister RV Deshpande on Tuesday disclosed that the department officials are in close touch with civil aviation ministry to negotiate daily flights to Mysore and introduce small carrier planes to suit the needs of small airports in the state.
Speaking to reporters here after a review meeting of the officials involved with dasara preparations, the minister said airports including one at Mysore are not fit for landing of big planes and many private airlines have no fleet of small carrier planes.
"We are seeking the help of civil aviation ministry in this regard so that they can persuade small carrier owners to introduce daily trips to Mysore and other places in the state," he revealed, adding that no private carrier is ready to lose money if there is no response from the users.
24/09/13 MB Maramkal/Times of India
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Speaking to reporters here after a review meeting of the officials involved with dasara preparations, the minister said airports including one at Mysore are not fit for landing of big planes and many private airlines have no fleet of small carrier planes.
"We are seeking the help of civil aviation ministry in this regard so that they can persuade small carrier owners to introduce daily trips to Mysore and other places in the state," he revealed, adding that no private carrier is ready to lose money if there is no response from the users.
24/09/13 MB Maramkal/Times of India
