(a) whether the Government propose to announce special package for various destinations of the world to increase revenue of national carriers and to meet the challenges of foreign airlines; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government propose to announce special package for various destinations of the world to increase revenue of national carriers and to meet the challenges of foreign airlines; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )
(a) and (b) : At present Air India and Indian Airlines do not have any special package for any foreign destination. However, Air India is offering a free ticket for a companion on a full paid ticket for travel out of India. Indian Airlines have incentive scheme called Desh Videsh. A person who qualifies under this scheme could also be eligible to buy a package in Singapore under certain conditions. Such challenges are constantly assessed to evolve appropriate strategies for countering these. This is a continuing process.