Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 16: The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) has formally appealed to AirAsia to reconsider its decision to suspend flights between Kuala Lumpur and Port Blair from 12th April 2025.
A delegation led by AATO President Mr. M. Vinod met with Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Admiral D.K. Joshi (Retd.) on 13th March 2025 to discuss the issue. The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has already proposed waivers on landing charges and airport fees to the Government of India, aiming to reduce operational costs for AirAsia.
AATO emphasized that passenger demand is raising, especially with upcoming peak travel months and promotional efforts like trade Fairs & road shows in Kuala Lumpur. The association also highlighted new revenue opportunities through cargo operations, making the route more sustainable.
AATO has urged AirAsia to either continue operations or reduce flight frequency instead of full suspension, ensuring ongoing connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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