Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has sought proposals from Air India on having regular flights from Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer. The airline is believed to have expressed interest in flying through these cities, which are a major attraction among domestic and international tourists. At present, a private airline is operating flights to Udaipur.
The state civil aviation officers held a meeting with Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani on the subject last week. The state government too was keen on increasing air connectivity with the cities, as it would boost its tourism revenue.
Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer have Air Force bases that have been readied for operating civil flights too. Rajasthan has 32 airstrips, of which 17 are owned by the state government. The airstrips at Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Kishangarh are owned by the Airport Authority of India.
30/11/15 Bhanu Pratap Singh/Times of India
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The state civil aviation officers held a meeting with Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani on the subject last week. The state government too was keen on increasing air connectivity with the cities, as it would boost its tourism revenue.
Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer have Air Force bases that have been readied for operating civil flights too. Rajasthan has 32 airstrips, of which 17 are owned by the state government. The airstrips at Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Kishangarh are owned by the Airport Authority of India.
30/11/15 Bhanu Pratap Singh/Times of India
