Guest guest Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 The Hindu, http://www.thehindu.com/Date: 21/09/2004URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2004/09/21/stories/2004092107360500.htm Direct Flights to Puttaparthi Soon VIJAYAWADA, SEPT. 20 Maintaining that Andhra Pradesh is the most preferred tourism destination among the Southern States, the Minister [Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, J. Geeta Reddy] said that she had recently held discussions with the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and representatives of private airlines for ensuring aerial connectivity to the State from places like Kerala and Goa. She pointed out that there were no direct flights from these two places to Andhra Pradesh, which is affecting the tourist inflow into the State. Dr. Reddy said that discussions are also under way with the various airline operators for direct flights to Puttaparthi in Anantapur district, which had become a major pilgrim and tourist destination in the State. © Copyright 2000 - 2004 The Hindu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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