INDIA FLIGHTS/FEES
December 1st, 2004
BY SWINEETHA DIAS WICKRAMANAYKE
PRIVATE airlines are expected to be given the right to operate flights from India, the Indian press has reported, claiming that the country's directorate general of civil aviation has been authorised to issue such permits. Meanwhile India has exempted helicopters and small aircraft seating up to 80 people from paying landing charges. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara and Air Deccan will benefit.
PRIVATE airlines are expected to be given the right to operate flights from India, the Indian press has reported, claiming that the country's directorate general of civil aviation has been authorised to issue such permits. Meanwhile India has exempted helicopters and small aircraft seating up to 80 people from paying landing charges. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara and Air Deccan will benefit.
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