(a) whether the Indian Airlines propose to start its services to Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia;
(b) if so, whether the Government have since accorded permission for these flights;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Indian Airlines propose to start its services to Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia;
(b) if so, whether the Government have since accorded permission for these flights;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )
(a), (b), (c) and (d): Indian Airlines is not designated to operate services to Saudi Arabia. Although Indian Airlines has been designated for operating services to Hong Kong, they are yet to start operations. Air India is already operating to Hongkong.