(a) whether Indian Airlines charges a higher Cargo Tariff and Passenger Fare on Kolkata-Port Blair sector than Chennai-Port Blair sector though the distance covered and the time taken is less;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) whether the Government are considering any proposal for removing the disparity in fare in the two sectors?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )
(a),(b) and (c): The distance and the basic cargo rates between Port Blair- Kolkata and Port Blair-Chennai are as follows:
Sector Distance Cargo Rates Basic Passenger (in Kms.) per kg. fare for economy (in Rs.) class Kolkata- 912 40.35 7985 Port Blair Chennai- 944 40.85 7340 Port Blair