(a) the reasons that Air India is not operating its flights
to Vijayawada and Rajahmundry in spite of having huge potential;
(b) whether the Ministry has given permission only to one
private airline to fly to the above destinations;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the time by which Air India is going to introduce
flights in the above sectors either from Hyderabad or from Delhi?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) : Air India is not operating flights to Vijayawada and
Rajahmundry because its current and planned deployment of
aircraft is fully committed within the operational resources
with the airline.
(b) and (c): No, Madam. The airlines are free to operate
anywhere in the country subject to meeting the `Route
Dispersal Guidelines` issued by the Government.
(d): Air India is presently unable to provide any firm
commitment in view of the resource constraints.