Secretary Civil Aviation reviews
upgradation of facilities at Srinagar Airport
Assesses preparedness of Flight
operations for Haj pilgrims
SRINAGAR, MAY 02:
Secretary Civil Aviation, Aijaz Asad, today reviewed upgradation of the
existing infrastructure, besides taking stock of other ongoing development
works at Srinagar Airport.
The Secretary,
while addressing a meeting of officers held in this regard, was given a
detailed presentation highlighting various facilities and Srinagar airport
expansion plans, besides apprising of certain land hindrances at the proposed
site. He had detailed deliberation on various passenger facilities in departure
and security hold areas, upgradation of Instrument Landing system, CAT-II
installation, preparedness for Haj flight operations, acquisition of land for
expansion plans among other vital issues.
The Secretary
issued directions to the concerned agencies regarding several issues including
CAT -II installation, transfer of land adjacent to the drop gate, handing over
of patch of land as well as other important matters related to smooth execution
of the project.
He also took notice
of the passenger facilities at the airport while asking for evolving a
systematic approach to ensure a seamless and efficient travel experience for
all the passengers. He said that airlines have to be prompt in grievance
redressal for the ease of passengers. He also enquired about the arrangements
being put in place for departure of Haj pilgrims to holy pilgrimage of Mecca
and Madina. He emphasised on concerned officers to ensure all arrangements are
put in place for the convenience of pilgrims. He also stressed on close synergy
and coordination among departments to ensure smooth and hassle-free
arrangements.
In this regard, the
concerned Airline representatives briefed the Secretary about the flight
arrangements in place for the pilgrims embarking on holy journey to Mecca.
The departure of
flights shall commence from May 9 while the last flight of pilgrims shall leave
on May 25, he added.