Mumbai: As Mumbai prepares to bid adieu to its favourite deity on Sunday, private non-scheduled helicopter companies are cashing in on the opportunity and offering joy rides to watch the immersion from the sky. Operators like MAB and YAGNA Aviation have confirmed that bookings are full for immersion joy rides.
These charter companies are charging Rs 6,500 per person for a 15-minute ride and this year too, they will use four-seater Bell 206 helicopters for Ganpati devotees
Till Saturday afternoon, a total 27 persons had booked for the joy ride, up from last year’s total count of 12.
Commenting on the trends this year, an official from MAB Aviation said, “This year, a few companies have booked our helicopter for a sky view of the immersion. We will be in air between 11 am and 3 pm on Sunday.”
Rahul Muchchal, CEO, Accretion Aviation, said, “This year, we are flying over Juhu Beach, Aksa Beach and Gorai.”
Upon being approached by this newspaper, an officer from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that these helicopter companies would not be allowed to fly after 6 pm as per DGCA guidelines.
27/09/15 Ashita Dadheech/Asian Age
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These charter companies are charging Rs 6,500 per person for a 15-minute ride and this year too, they will use four-seater Bell 206 helicopters for Ganpati devotees
Till Saturday afternoon, a total 27 persons had booked for the joy ride, up from last year’s total count of 12.
Commenting on the trends this year, an official from MAB Aviation said, “This year, a few companies have booked our helicopter for a sky view of the immersion. We will be in air between 11 am and 3 pm on Sunday.”
Rahul Muchchal, CEO, Accretion Aviation, said, “This year, we are flying over Juhu Beach, Aksa Beach and Gorai.”
Upon being approached by this newspaper, an officer from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that these helicopter companies would not be allowed to fly after 6 pm as per DGCA guidelines.
27/09/15 Ashita Dadheech/Asian Age
