(a) whether the Government proposes to start Jabalpur Nagpur- Mumbai and Mumbai- Nagpur-Jabalpur air service;
(b) if so, the time by which a decision is likely to be taken in this regard;
(c) whether the Government is contemplating to introduce air services from Bhopal to Kolkata and Jabalpur to Gwalior; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) : No, Madam. However, Air India currently operates daily morning and evening direct air services between Mumbai and Nagpur.
(b) : Does not arise.
(c)and (d): Air India does not have plans to introduce direct flights from Bhopal to Kolkata due to capacity constraints. However, Air India operates direct air services between Gwalior and Jabalpur on day 2, 4 and 6 with ATR aircraft.