The state government, along with airlines and tour operators, is planning to invite leading international airlines operating out of Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore to explore possibilities of direct connectivity between Kolkata and Europe, it was decided at two recent meetings.
The meetings, attended by state government officials, representatives of some airlines and tour operators, discussed some concerns that need to be addressed to attract airlines.
“We will hold a symposium in six to eight weeks where the heads of all leading airlines flying to Europe from Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore will discuss the potential of enhancement of passenger traffic and feasibility of direct connections from Kolkata to Europe,” a state government official said on Tuesday.
