Trichy: Cargo export from Trichy airport is in shambles even though Air India Express recently announced it would lift cargo from Trichy on its international flights, particularly to Dubai and Singapore. Meanwhile, exporters are keeping off the national carrier as they find the cargo charges prohibitive.
It was on November 26 that Air India announced its cargo services from Trichy. However, not a single kilo has been booked on its flights until Saturday. Air India Express charges Rs 60 per kilo on Trichy-Singapore sector, the same price it offers on the Mangalore-Singapore route. A source at the Customs told TOI that the same price tag between Singapore and Mangalore, which is on the western coast, has put the exporters off.
Compared to foreign airlines operating from here, Air India Express's cargo tariff is not competitive.
01/12/13 Dennis Selvan/Times of India
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It was on November 26 that Air India announced its cargo services from Trichy. However, not a single kilo has been booked on its flights until Saturday. Air India Express charges Rs 60 per kilo on Trichy-Singapore sector, the same price it offers on the Mangalore-Singapore route. A source at the Customs told TOI that the same price tag between Singapore and Mangalore, which is on the western coast, has put the exporters off.
Compared to foreign airlines operating from here, Air India Express's cargo tariff is not competitive.
01/12/13 Dennis Selvan/Times of India
