air connectivity scheme

Government plans to double airports in 2-3 years: Jayant Sinha

The Union government plans to double the number of airports in the country over the next two to three years to serve the largely untapped domestic aviation industry which has seen an increase in passengers, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha has said.

Nov 20, 2016, 15:59 PM IST

Govt imposes up to Rs 8,500 levy per flight; airfares to rise

Airfares are set to rise with the government deciding to levy up to Rs 8,500 per flight on major routes to fund the regional air connectivity scheme.

Nov 11, 2016, 13:02 PM IST