Airlines make a beeline for Thiruvananthapuram

With more airlines commencing service, there is a bouquet of choices for the Trivandrum traveller

BY A CORRESPONDENT
January 31, 2006

Air connectivity between Kerala capital Trivandrum with Indian metros is steadily improving, with more domestic airlines deciding to commence operations to the Thiruvananthapuram International airport. Air travellers stand to gain better options to choose among different airlines. It is also expected that tourist arrivals to the southern districts of the state will increase too.

Air Deccan's daily flights to Chennai and Bangalore from Thiruvananthapuram will commence from February first week.

Jet Airways has already announced daily flights to Chennai and Bangalore from February 1. The airline is to operate ATR aircraft in this route.

Kingfisher Airline is another player which has approached the authorities for clearance. Crescent Air is also waiting for clearance to commence daily flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Male.

GoAir, which has already made its presence in the western region has already obtained clearance to operate from Thiruvananthapuram and is expected to commence its flights very soon.

From February onwards, travellers proceeding to New Delhi and Mumbai will not have to depend anymore on direct flights of Indian and Air India alone. With choices booming, the customer is king again.