Jaisalmer: Despite construction of a new airport in Jaisalmer about 18 months back, the district is still awaiting commencement of air service as no airline is showing interest in operations.
Despite Rs 80 crore were spent on the airport, the centre and state government did not make any serious efforts to connect the tourist hotspot with air service. There is an atmosphere of disappointment among tourism businessmen and tourists, both domestic and foreign, as flight services are not starting.
The tourist season will come to an end in March. Even the desert festival to be held from February 12 is fast approaching but tourists remain deprived.
"The state government in 2004 had allotted 60 acres of land free-of-cost for the civil airport, now when the work has been completed, they are waiting for some air company to start its services here. The tourist season has started, but no aviation company has shown any interest," Makhija said.
09/02/14 Vimal Bhatia/Times of India
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Despite Rs 80 crore were spent on the airport, the centre and state government did not make any serious efforts to connect the tourist hotspot with air service. There is an atmosphere of disappointment among tourism businessmen and tourists, both domestic and foreign, as flight services are not starting.
The tourist season will come to an end in March. Even the desert festival to be held from February 12 is fast approaching but tourists remain deprived.
"The state government in 2004 had allotted 60 acres of land free-of-cost for the civil airport, now when the work has been completed, they are waiting for some air company to start its services here. The tourist season has started, but no aviation company has shown any interest," Makhija said.
09/02/14 Vimal Bhatia/Times of India
