•Great work by Aviation ministry,
secretaries, PMO, PM on the new draft of aviation policy it was worth its wait.
It has covered all areas of aviation sector. Public affected by high fares for
short distance & no direct flights to tourist places from metros
•States must be given equity for new airports otherwise it wont be feasible as states have fiscal problems and only AAI taking all revenue for new airports/tier3 not good. States should lead in front for developing new airports with providing free land, water, electricity, security are good concepts. States think airports are not state subject and only centre must invest.
•Flight rates within same state & nearest airport of 2 states which are less than 550 km distance or 1 hour 15 min should be limited to 1500 to reduce dependency on Train Tatkal/premium tickets/3AC/luxury bus tickets for travel for short distance. Rates should be maximum at Rs.1500/2000 for 500 kms instead of Rs.2500 for 1hour as proposed in draft. Travel within same state too costly Example: Mumbai – Pune, Chennai – Trichy, Chennai – Tirupathi by reducing airport development fee of state capital airport/developed airport, service tax, ATF levy, state VAT for travelling within same state from state capital. HAL should develop small aircrafts size of 3-4 buses for short distance travel with profit margin for aircrafts to carry 350-450 passengers.
•Special airports must be identified to boost Indian, religious, international tourists, wildlife parks/sanctuaries, hilly regions, cool areas for summer vacations with flights to airports near tourist spots by flights at least 1 every 1 week from metros with reduced service tax, reduce levy on ATF, tax reduced, airport development reduced to zero/half Example: Shimla, Srinagar, Mysore, Tirupathi, Trichy, Madurai, Pune, Goa, North East – Guwahati, Dibrugarh,Bagdogra, Islands – Andaman, Lakshadweep
•Cost of transit flights within India are too costly it is not fault of ours for non availability of direct flights. Pls help reduce rates
•HAL can get helicopters orders if more helicopters based policy is looked into for tourism, healthcare, state police, etc,. Helipads for tourist movement to hill stations or places in mountains quickly instead of difficult process of road transportation
•2nd or 3rd runway must be developed at highly congested airports similar to global standards like Dubai and Heathrow to handle 2 flights per minute instead of wasting fuel in going around airport and reduce delays
•DFC and 5/20 policy both should be there and airlines must be allowed to choose which policy they want so both can stay it is up to them to choose. Some are comfortable with 5/20 others can choose DFC so both can be brought on board after consultation. 5/20 or DFC policy should not apply for direct flights from airports from where there is currently no direct international flights. One sub-clause you can consider for 5/20 and DFC which can be used by new airlines after 1 year or subject to AAI. For new green field airports post 1 year of airport operation rules will be considered.
•Delay due to VIP/baggage/late check-in/ground staff/bad weather is high. Insurance package for 1 year for frequent travelers.
•States must be given equity for new airports otherwise it wont be feasible as states have fiscal problems and only AAI taking all revenue for new airports/tier3 not good. States should lead in front for developing new airports with providing free land, water, electricity, security are good concepts. States think airports are not state subject and only centre must invest.
•Flight rates within same state & nearest airport of 2 states which are less than 550 km distance or 1 hour 15 min should be limited to 1500 to reduce dependency on Train Tatkal/premium tickets/3AC/luxury bus tickets for travel for short distance. Rates should be maximum at Rs.1500/2000 for 500 kms instead of Rs.2500 for 1hour as proposed in draft. Travel within same state too costly Example: Mumbai – Pune, Chennai – Trichy, Chennai – Tirupathi by reducing airport development fee of state capital airport/developed airport, service tax, ATF levy, state VAT for travelling within same state from state capital. HAL should develop small aircrafts size of 3-4 buses for short distance travel with profit margin for aircrafts to carry 350-450 passengers.
•Special airports must be identified to boost Indian, religious, international tourists, wildlife parks/sanctuaries, hilly regions, cool areas for summer vacations with flights to airports near tourist spots by flights at least 1 every 1 week from metros with reduced service tax, reduce levy on ATF, tax reduced, airport development reduced to zero/half Example: Shimla, Srinagar, Mysore, Tirupathi, Trichy, Madurai, Pune, Goa, North East – Guwahati, Dibrugarh,Bagdogra, Islands – Andaman, Lakshadweep
•Cost of transit flights within India are too costly it is not fault of ours for non availability of direct flights. Pls help reduce rates
•HAL can get helicopters orders if more helicopters based policy is looked into for tourism, healthcare, state police, etc,. Helipads for tourist movement to hill stations or places in mountains quickly instead of difficult process of road transportation
•2nd or 3rd runway must be developed at highly congested airports similar to global standards like Dubai and Heathrow to handle 2 flights per minute instead of wasting fuel in going around airport and reduce delays
•DFC and 5/20 policy both should be there and airlines must be allowed to choose which policy they want so both can stay it is up to them to choose. Some are comfortable with 5/20 others can choose DFC so both can be brought on board after consultation. 5/20 or DFC policy should not apply for direct flights from airports from where there is currently no direct international flights. One sub-clause you can consider for 5/20 and DFC which can be used by new airlines after 1 year or subject to AAI. For new green field airports post 1 year of airport operation rules will be considered.
•Delay due to VIP/baggage/late check-in/ground staff/bad weather is high. Insurance package for 1 year for frequent travelers.
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