THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a): Air India is handling passengers for its own flights,
Indian Airlines and Jet Airways at Cochin. The cargo
complex at Cochin is yet to be ready. However, Air India is
handling its cargo in a temporary facility. Cargo handling
for Jet airways and Indian Airlines is provided on a limited
basis due to the above reason.
(b) and (c): Before commencement of the Cochin project,
estimates of revenue and expenditure were drawn up according
to which Air India is supposed to make profit. However, the
rates proposed by Air India have been disputed by Jet
Airlines as well as Indian Airlines and till date no firm
agreement has been entered into with the above mentioned
airlines. Under the circumstances, it may not be possible to
work out the profitability at this stage.
(d) and (e) : It is expected that more airlines will
operate to Cochin after it is notified international and
bilateral negotiations are held. This will provide
additional revenue and profits for Air India.