AP Chambers Plea For Direct Vijayawada To Dubai Emirates Airline Flight

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) has formally requested Emirates Airline to introduce a direct flight between Vijayawada and Dubai.

A letter was addressed to HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, highlighting the increasing demand for seamless connectivity between Vijayawada and Dubai.

AP Chambers has been advocating for a direct flight for over five years, citing the substantial demand for international connectivity from the region. A team from Emirates Airline recently conducted a feasibility study at Vijayawada International

Airport and was reportedly satisfied with the airport's technical capabilities.

In its letter to the Chairman of Emirates Airline, AP Chambers stated that Vijayawada, a key economic hub in Andhra Pradesh, has witnessed significant growth in trade, tourism, and industrial activity. The airport serves the capital region of Andhra Pradesh, encompassing Vijayawada, Amaravati, and Guntur, with a catchment population of approximately 20 million. Additionally, around 5,00,000 NRIs from Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, and the Godavari districts frequently travel to the Middle East, Europe, and the US, often transiting through other Indian cities due to the absence of a direct flight.