Kolkata: Come April 2016 and West Bengal could see expanded operations at the Andal airport, which will also be the country's first greenfield.
While the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata airport) will continue to cater to the needs of the metropolis, the Andal airport, officially called Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, in Burdwan district is poised to augment its domestic as well as international flight schedules.
Industry sources said the promoter of Andal airport, Bengal Aetropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL), is in advanced talks with SpiceJet and GoAir to commence operations on routes to western and southern India.
"These operators will start their departure from the summer schedule and may operate the flights to not just New Delhi but to Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad as well", a person familiar with the developments told Business Standard.
23/01/16 Avishek Rakshit/Business Standrad
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While the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata airport) will continue to cater to the needs of the metropolis, the Andal airport, officially called Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, in Burdwan district is poised to augment its domestic as well as international flight schedules.
Industry sources said the promoter of Andal airport, Bengal Aetropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL), is in advanced talks with SpiceJet and GoAir to commence operations on routes to western and southern India.
"These operators will start their departure from the summer schedule and may operate the flights to not just New Delhi but to Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad as well", a person familiar with the developments told Business Standard.
23/01/16 Avishek Rakshit/Business Standrad
