en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) has submitted several recommendations to the Andhra Pradesh government, with the core demand being the completion of critical infrastructure connections and construction before the transfer of operations from Visakhapatnam International Airport to the upcoming ASR Greenfield International Airport in Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district.

APATA specifically emphasized the need to accelerate the construction progress of the coastal corridor to improve transport accessibility to the new airport. The association also suggested that the government facilitate the signing of Memorandums of Understanding between GMR and ride-hailing platforms Uber and Ola to launch fixed-rate airport taxi services. This arrangement leverages technology to optimize driving routes, ensuring the shortest travel time and distance while achieving fare transparency and avoiding surge pricing during peak hours. This would reduce passenger travel costs and alleviate ground traffic congestion at the airport. APATA also requested the establishment of dedicated app-based pick-up zones within the terminal building.

At the operational level, the association urged authorities to increase the daily flight movements at the new airport to over 90 and to coordinate with ride-hailing operators to simultaneously implement the fixed-rate transport system. Furthermore, APATA proposed the construction of a dedicated cargo terminal at Bhogapuram Airport to reduce goods logistics costs and enable export commodities to be shipped directly via Visakhapatnam.

Regarding international routes, APATA called for the restoration of key international flights to Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok, which were disrupted due to operational constraints at the existing airport. The association believes that restoring these routes, complementing the currently operational flights to Singapore and Abu Dhabi, will significantly enhance the international air connectivity of the northern coastal region of Andhra Pradesh.

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