News: New Bilateral Agreement for flights to India
Flights > News > # 552 (08/09/2005)
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More competitive flights to India cemented by latest Treaty
Tony Blair has signed an air services agreement between the UK and India at at the Prime Ministerial summit in Delhi..This agreement creates a new bilateral air services treaty between the two countries. Direct scheduled flights between India and the UK are already set to triple this year, making travel easier and cheaper, and boosting tourism and business links between the two countries. Next year could see a further doubling in passenger flights between the two countries.he agreement sweeps away rigid restrictions and will enable both UK and Indian airlines to open up new routes. In addition, the agreement provides for unlimited cargo services.
Secretary of State for Transport Alistair Darling said
"The opening up of the UK-India aviation market is good news for travellers. This new agreement sweeps away many of the old restrictions and will make travel between the UK and India both easier and cheaper. Passengers, businesses, and the economies of both countries will benefit as a result."
The increased traffic rights are being phased in as follows:
London - Delhi and Bombay / Mumbai:
- 42 from Winter 2005
- 49 from Summer 2006
- 56 from Winter 2006
UK (all airports) to Madras / Chennai and Bangalore:
- 7 from Winter 2005
- 14 from summer 2006
UK (all airports) to cities in India:
- 7 from Winter 2005
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