Air Kerala, Kerala government’s proposed airline, may soon start operating flights connecting India and Middle East using five leased aircraft.
The move is expected to increase flights
options for people from South India working in the Middle East who are
currently dependent only on the Air India Express and other international
airlines to book their flights to India connecting
the state.
The proposed carrier will deploy five
leased aircrafts to start operating destinations in the gulf countries.
However, things aren’t going to be too rosy
for the airline as the Indian Government makes certain stipulations and
restrictions on international flights operations. But state authorities believe
state-proposed carrier may be granted exemption from the norms stipulating that
an airline should have a fleet of 20 aircraft and five years’ experience in
domestic operations before it can fly to international destinations. Earlier,
government made an exception for the norms when Air India started operations with its
low cost subsidiary.
Besides enriching tourism, the state-run carrier
is expected to bring pleasing rewards to international flyers, who net flights tickets
to South Indian province to relish the powers of nature and experience alternate
rejuvenation therapies. The state is known for its revitalising spas and offers
amazing Ayurvedic treatments for ailments.
The state proposed airline will be established
as a subsidiary of India’s
first private-public funded Cochin International Airport Limited.
