New Delhi: With the aerial link to Jammu & Kashmir now a virtual lifeline for the flood-hit valley, the aviation industry has come out in full support of the affected people. Air India is carrying relief material to Srinagar for free and has kept two wide-bodied Airbus A-330s on standby in Delhi to fly them to Srinagar whenever people reach the airport for being evacuated.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines not to charge any cancellation or rescheduling fee. Aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, who is monitoring the relief work by his industry, said six helicopters — two of state-run Pawan Hans and rest of private players — have been positioned in Srinagar.
"We will leave no stone unturned in brining relief to J&K. While Air India and other government agencies like Pawan Hans are at the forefront, this time private players are also coming out in support," said Raju.
10/09/14 Times of India
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines not to charge any cancellation or rescheduling fee. Aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, who is monitoring the relief work by his industry, said six helicopters — two of state-run Pawan Hans and rest of private players — have been positioned in Srinagar.
"We will leave no stone unturned in brining relief to J&K. While Air India and other government agencies like Pawan Hans are at the forefront, this time private players are also coming out in support," said Raju.
10/09/14 Times of India
