(a) the details of the countries to which air services have been introduced during the last three years;
(b) whether the Government are contemplating to introduce air services to some other countries also; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the details of the countries to which air services have been introduced during the last three years;
(b) whether the Government are contemplating to introduce air services to some other countries also; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )
(a):Air india has introduced flights to Al Ain (UAE), Frankfurt (Germany)and New Jersey (USA) during the last three years. Indian Airlines has introduced service to Dubai in the UAE during the same period. Air Seychelles, Ariana Afghan Airlines, China Airlines (Taiwan), China Eastern Airlines (China), Mahan Air (Iran), Tajikistan Airlines and Virgin Atlantic airlines (UK)have also started operations to India from their respective countries over the last three years.
(b) and (c): Requests of other countries for operation of their airlines to different airports are examined as part of an ongoing process, depending upon traffic, demand etc.