Question : FLIGHTS BETWEEN GERMANY AND INDIA



(a) whether due to inadequate air links between India and Germany, tourists from Germany to India has been decreased; and

(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION

(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a) and (b): Although an increase in tourist arrival from Germany has been registered till 1997, followed by a drop only during 1998, the existing air seat capacity on Germany - India sector is adequate to take care of direct traffic requirements.