The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Despite high demand, Centre rejects Saudi’s plea to operate flights to Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram airport
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Dhinesh Kallungal
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The Indian government has rejected a request from Saudi Arabia to grant Point of Call status to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The decision aligns with the Centre's policy to prioritize Indian carriers for international operations from non-metro airports.
Amid the burgeoning demand for seats, especially during festival seasons, the Centre has rejected the Saudi Arabia government’s request to grant Point of Call (POC) status to the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which would have enabled Saudi airlines to operate flights between various cities in Saudi Arabia and Thiruvananthapuram.
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