Madurai-Delhi AI Express to fly daily
TNN | Feb 27, 2020, 04.32 AM IST
Madurai: Air connectivity between Madurai and New Delhi by Air India Express is set to increase from March as the airline, which is operating its flight for four days per week at present, would be operating it daily, said Madurai MP Su Venkatesan.
Speaking to reporters in Madurai on Wednesday, Venkatesan said the decision was taken during the meeting of the Madurai Airport Consultative Committee. Chairman of the committee, Manickam Tagore presided over the meeting during which developmental activities in connection with the Madurai airport were discussed.
Among other issues discussed were the delay in provision of compensation to the people whose land was acquired for the expansion work. They had taken it up with the district administration after assuming charge in May last year and the process had been expedited with Rs 54.25 crore having been disbursed till date.
Steps are also being taken to stress upon the central government to sign the bilateral treaties needed for launching air services between Madurai and international destinations.
Venkatesan said that the director of the Madurai airport had assured to revamp the airport runway to enhance night landing facility, and work on this would be taken up in June and completed by December.
TNN | Feb 27, 2020, 04.32 AM IST
Madurai: Air connectivity between Madurai and New Delhi by Air India Express is set to increase from March as the airline, which is operating its flight for four days per week at present, would be operating it daily, said Madurai MP Su Venkatesan.
Speaking to reporters in Madurai on Wednesday, Venkatesan said the decision was taken during the meeting of the Madurai Airport Consultative Committee. Chairman of the committee, Manickam Tagore presided over the meeting during which developmental activities in connection with the Madurai airport were discussed.
Among other issues discussed were the delay in provision of compensation to the people whose land was acquired for the expansion work. They had taken it up with the district administration after assuming charge in May last year and the process had been expedited with Rs 54.25 crore having been disbursed till date.
Steps are also being taken to stress upon the central government to sign the bilateral treaties needed for launching air services between Madurai and international destinations.
Venkatesan said that the director of the Madurai airport had assured to revamp the airport runway to enhance night landing facility, and work on this would be taken up in June and completed by December.
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