Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu has said that the Centre is preparing plans to introduce new flight services from Tirupati to Gulf destinations and Shirdi.
Addressing the media in Tirupati today, Mr. Naidu said the proposal is part of efforts to enhance connectivity from the Tirupati International Airport, which handles significant passenger traffic throughout the year owing to the steady influx of pilgrims.
He said, expanding international and domestic links from Tirupati would benefit devotees and other travellers while strengthening the region’s air network.
Referring to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister said the aviation sector has been accorded priority, with a focus on infrastructure development and improved passenger amenities at airports across the country.
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu along with MoCA Secretary Shri Sameer Kumar Sinha and AAI Chairman Shri Vipin Kumar reviewed the progress and development works of the airport in Tirupati.
He said that it is very happy that for the first time, Tirupati Airport has crossed the milestone of 10 lakh passengers in a single year.
The Minister said that in line with the vision of “Connected Andhra Pradesh” under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Tirupati, the abode of holy Sri Venkateswara Swamy, will be connected in a better way. We are taking steps to start immediate international flight facilities especially to Gulf countries. This will be very beneficial for the people of Nellore, Tirupati and Kadapa regions.
Keeping in mind the growing demand, the development of airport infrastructure works is continuously continuing. The Minister instructed the officials to also focus on the decoration so that local art forms and cultural elements are reflected in the terminal. The minister said that during the review, key decisions such as the opening of the General Aviation Terminal and the provision of more facilities for passengers inside and outside the terminal were discussed.
