(a) whether the Delhi- Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam flights are generally delayed causing enormous diffeculties and inconvenience to passengers;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Bhubaneswar-Delhi flight is also delayed as a result thereof; and
(d) if so, the measures being taken by the Government to ensure smooth running of Delhi Bhubaneswar and Bhubaneswar-Delhi flights?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a) and (b): During the last three months from December,
1999 to February 2000, Delhi Bhubaneswar-Vishakhapatnam and
return flights being operated by Alliance Air have been
delayed, on an average, 18 days per month, mainly on account
of bad weather and consequential delays.
(c): Yes, Sir.
(d): With effect from 26th March 2000, a revised operating
pattern is being introduced by Alliance Air which is
expected to minimise the impact of consequential delays on
this sector.