Despite high demand, Centre rejects Saudi’s plea to operate flights to Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram airport
Union Minister says Centre is currently promoting international operations from non-metro airports, including Thiruvananthapuram, by Indian carriers, either directly or through domestic operations. Hence, non-metro airports are not being granted new Point of Call status under ASAs to foreign carriers
· 8/11/2026, 11:03:52 AM· 2 min read

Union Minister says Centre is currently promoting international operations from non-metro airports, including Thiruvananthapuram, by Indian carriers, either directly or through domestic operations. Hence, non-metro airports are not being granted new Point of Call status under ASAs to foreign carriers
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