Measures to resolve issue of slot allotment for chartered flights at Goa Airport: Minister

Panaji, Sept 30: Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Saturday said the Goa government is taking corrective measures to resolve the issue of slot allotment for chartered flights at the Goa International Airport, Dabolim. According to a statement from the Department of Tourism, on his arrival to Goa after attending tourism trade fairs at Moscow (Russia) and Paris (France), Mr Ajgaonkar met Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar yesterday and discussed the issues concerning restrictions for charter landings and slot allotment at the airport. “The chief minister has assured that all corrective steps will be taken and issues will be resolved so that Goa has a good charter season this year. Tourism stakeholders need not panic and should have faith in the government which is taking all initiatives towards improving tourism in the State and increasing foreign tourist footfalls to Goa,” the statement quoted Mr Ajgaonkar as having said. The first charter flight for the season 2017-18 with 500 passengers from Russia is scheduled to land at the Goa airport on Sunday morning. Elaborate arrangements have been made by Goa Tourism to welcome the Russian visitors at the airport. This year, Goa Tourism is expecting a good charter season and may cross the 1000 mark of charter flights which includes flights from Russia, UK and other European countries. UNI