(a) whether the Government propose to introduce air services to Ladakh keeping in view the interest of tourists, particularly foreign tourists; and
(b) if so, the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government propose to introduce air services to Ladakh keeping in view the interest of tourists, particularly foreign tourists; and
(b) if so, the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a) and (b): At present, following scheduled air services
are availble to/from Leh in Ladakh region:
Sector Frequency/weekAlliance air is also operating additional air services on Delhi-Leh-Delhi sector with a frequency of 4 flights/week w.e.f. 15.6.2000 to 10.9.2000.
Indian Airlines:
Delhi-Leh-Delhi 4 (upto 31/8/2000)
Alliance Air:
Delhi-Leh-Delhi 4 Leh-Srinagar-Leh 1 Leh-Jammu-Leh 2 Leh-Chandigarh-Leh 1