The failure of Indian carriers to get desired slots at the Dubai International Airport is a matter of concern for the ministry of civil aviation, and it would raise the issue with the country in an informal discussion.
The Dubai International Airport is one of the world’s busiest with 90 carriers connecting it to about 240 global destinations. There is a high demand for the limited slots that the airport can offer.
“The problem is that there is only one airport on offer in Dubai, while the traffic from India is high. Of course, the ministry could leverage this to increase the number of seats and slots but it is a matter of deep concern. We are opening our hearts for Dubai in terms of the number of airports and slots for their carriers. But this is not being reciprocated in equal measure. We are going to raise the issue in an informal discussion with Dubai. This, of course, has to be done keeping in mind the kind of bilateral ties the two countries share,” said a senior aviation ministry official requesting anonymity.
The development comes close on the heels of civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju’s statement on 25 November that Indian carriers should get their “fair share” wherever they fly. Indian carriers, including SpiceJet and IndiGo, have been raising the issue of not getting adequate slots at the Dubai airport.
06/12/16 Subhabrata Dasgupta/Infra Circle
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The Dubai International Airport is one of the world’s busiest with 90 carriers connecting it to about 240 global destinations. There is a high demand for the limited slots that the airport can offer.
“The problem is that there is only one airport on offer in Dubai, while the traffic from India is high. Of course, the ministry could leverage this to increase the number of seats and slots but it is a matter of deep concern. We are opening our hearts for Dubai in terms of the number of airports and slots for their carriers. But this is not being reciprocated in equal measure. We are going to raise the issue in an informal discussion with Dubai. This, of course, has to be done keeping in mind the kind of bilateral ties the two countries share,” said a senior aviation ministry official requesting anonymity.
The development comes close on the heels of civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju’s statement on 25 November that Indian carriers should get their “fair share” wherever they fly. Indian carriers, including SpiceJet and IndiGo, have been raising the issue of not getting adequate slots at the Dubai airport.
06/12/16 Subhabrata Dasgupta/Infra Circle
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