Surat: With the Centre announcing fresh incentives to increase regional air connectivity, flyers in the Diamond City are hoping for better days ahead.
Though many connected with airport groups are sceptical on whether the new aviation policy will provide a fillip to the Diamond City's aviation scenario, the fare cap of Rs 2,500 for one hour distance and Rs 1,200 for half an hour flight distance have caught the interest of many.
The flying distance between Surat and Mumbai is less than 50 minutes. If the fare cap as per the new aviation policy is any indication, then passengers will be able to fly to Mumbai at much cheaper rates. Airport officials are confident that the new policy will give the airport a fresh lease of life.
"Surat falls in the tier-II cities network. It is a golden opportunity for airlines to consider Surat in their prospective regional routes to increase their revenue and get government incentives. Once the fare drops, passenger count will go up and mitigate the occupancy problem. Also, it will induce airlines to fly to Surat as the subsidy will go directly to the carriers," said an airport officer.
The travel trade industry is also unclear on whether the fare cap was on base fare or ticket price.
17/06/16 Melvyn Thomas/Times of India
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Though many connected with airport groups are sceptical on whether the new aviation policy will provide a fillip to the Diamond City's aviation scenario, the fare cap of Rs 2,500 for one hour distance and Rs 1,200 for half an hour flight distance have caught the interest of many.
The flying distance between Surat and Mumbai is less than 50 minutes. If the fare cap as per the new aviation policy is any indication, then passengers will be able to fly to Mumbai at much cheaper rates. Airport officials are confident that the new policy will give the airport a fresh lease of life.
"Surat falls in the tier-II cities network. It is a golden opportunity for airlines to consider Surat in their prospective regional routes to increase their revenue and get government incentives. Once the fare drops, passenger count will go up and mitigate the occupancy problem. Also, it will induce airlines to fly to Surat as the subsidy will go directly to the carriers," said an airport officer.
The travel trade industry is also unclear on whether the fare cap was on base fare or ticket price.
17/06/16 Melvyn Thomas/Times of India
