Question : FLIGHTS OF INDIAN AIRLINES AND AIR INDIA TO NEW SECTORS



(a) whether the Indian Airlines and Air India propose to expand their flight schedules to new sectors;

(b) if so, the details of the proposals; and

(c) the time by which the expanded flight destinations are likely to be finalised?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a), (b) and (c): Due to lack of aircraft capacity, Air India has no immediate plans to expand its operations. Indian Airlines has plans to commence service on Hyderabad-Cochin-Doha route shortly.