Lakshadweep recorded its lowest aircraft movement in 2023: AAI data
11 months, 1 week ago

Lakshadweep recorded its lowest aircraft movement in 2023: AAI data

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep has led to a resurgence of interest in visiting the archipelago although aircraft movement to the islands last year was the lowest since 2015, barring the pandemic year of 2020, official data show. The airport in Agatti island in Lakshadweep received the lowest number of flights during the April-November 2023 period, the lowest in eight years, according to Airports Authority of India data. “Unlike Lakshadweep, Indians now have more direct connectivity to various beach destinations in and around the country,” said VP Narula, owner of Apex Travel and Tours. “Direct air connectivity not only helps a traveller to save on cost, but also provides convenience.” “Limited access due to limited flights, and the mandatory permits required to land at the airport are all cumbersome and have restricted Lakshadweep’s tourism,” said Jyoti Mayal, president of the Travel Agents Association of India, a lobby group.

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Maldives continues to lose Indian passengers as Lakshadweep gains
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Maldives continues to lose Indian passengers as Lakshadweep gains

Hindustan Times  

The India-Maldives diplomatic relations have not been at the best of levels since the new government led by Mohamed Muizzu came to power last year. While it took its own turn at diplomatic level, a visit to Lakshadweep by Prime Minister Modi in January this year, sent off another call to visit Lakshadweep instead of Maldives. The April to June …

Flight from Bengaluru to Lakshadweep from March 31
9 months ago

Flight from Bengaluru to Lakshadweep from March 31

The Hindu  

IndiGo will start daily flight operations between Bengaluru and Agatti, Lakshadweep, effective from March 31. The airline said that this new route will establish direct connectivity between these destinations and provide tourists with ease of accessibility, more flight options, and strengthen connectivity to and from Lakshadweep. The flight will depart Bengaluru at 10.25 a.m. and arrive at Agatti at 1 …

Lakshadweep’s ₹4,500-cr makeover: Runway expansion, new Taj resorts on cards
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshadweep’s ₹4,500-cr makeover: Runway expansion, new Taj resorts on cards

Live Mint  

To tap the tourism potential of Lakshadweep islands, the archipelago is getting a major makeover with several big projects in the pipeline, news agency PTI reported on Thursday. Reddy said the government aspires to position Lakshadweep as a model for responsible and inclusive development, balancing economic progress with environmental conservation and hence a strategy is evolved for the development of …

Lakshadweep sees lowest air traffic in 2023, says Airports Authority of India data
11 months, 1 week ago

Lakshadweep sees lowest air traffic in 2023, says Airports Authority of India data

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep and derogatory remarks by three Maldivian ministers against India and PM Modi have led to a resurgence of interest in visiting the island chain, despite 2023 recording the lowest number of aircraft movements to the archipelago since 2015, excluding the archipelago 2020, according to AAI data. The Agatti Island airport in Lakshadweep …

Alliance Air to operate additional flights to Lakshadweep amid Maldives row
11 months, 1 week ago

Alliance Air to operate additional flights to Lakshadweep amid Maldives row

Hindustan Times  

Amid the current dispute between India and Maldives, Alliance Air, the sole airline serving Lakshadweep, has initiated extra flights for passengers wanting to travel to the island. Speaking with regard to the additional flights the official said that the flights would operate two days a week, that is, on Sunday and Wednesday. In an annual meeting held recently Spice Jet …

How Lakshadweep can be turned into an attractive tourist destination
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How Lakshadweep can be turned into an attractive tourist destination

Live Mint  

Lakshadweep, known for its stunning beaches, has struggled as a tourism destination thanks to cumbersome procedures to obtain entry permits and poor air connectivity. Improving air connectivity: Alliance Air's flights, the sole airline operating in the region, are sold out until March, reflecting the poor state of air connectivity to the islands. Ajay Singh, Spicejet chief, told shareholders on Wednesday …

India plans to build new airport at Lakshadweep's Minicoy for military, civilian aircraft amid Maldives row
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India plans to build new airport at Lakshadweep's Minicoy for military, civilian aircraft amid Maldives row

India TV News  

Lakshadweep tourism: Amid the diplomatic tensions between India and Maldives over the derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is now considering the development of a new airfield in the Minicoy Islands. A massive controversy had erupted last week following derogatory remarks by the deputy minister of Maldives and other ministers who made racist remarks thrown at India, while …

Lakshadweep: India plans new airport at Minicoy Island for civil, fighter jets
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshadweep: India plans new airport at Minicoy Island for civil, fighter jets

Live Mint  

Amid an ongoing row with the Maldives, the Indian government is planning to build a new airfield at Minicoy Island of Lakshadweep which would be capable of operating civilian and military aircraft, including fighter jets, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday citing sources. "The plan is to have a joint airfield that would be capable of operating fighter jets, military …

How the New Airstrip at Lakshadweep's Minicoy Island will Keep China at Bay in Indian Ocean - News18
2 years, 1 month ago

How the New Airstrip at Lakshadweep's Minicoy Island will Keep China at Bay in Indian Ocean - News18

News 18  

The government is planning a 2,500-metre-long airstrip at the Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep, which will allow larger IAF and commercial aircraft to take off. The Lakshadweep airport would be similar to Srinagar’s, which has limited movement of commercial aircraft and is owned by the Indian Air Force. Explaining the benefits of having an airport in Minicoy, an official associated with …

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