Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Tharoor Criticizes Air India Express Flight Cuts in Kerala
Shashi Tharoor, a politician, is upset with Air India Express.
He says the airline plans to cut flights to and from Kerala airports.
He is worried this will make it harder for people to travel, impacting trade, tourism and families.
Tharoor, a former fan of the airline, has written to Air India's CEO to express his worries.
He believes Kerala is being treated unfairly by this decision, which has not yet been addressed by the airline.
Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over Air India Express's plan to curtail flights from Kerala.
Tharoor stated that the cuts would negatively impact trade, tourism, and families.
The proposed cuts affect airports in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode and Kannur.
The service cuts are proposed for the upcoming winter schedule.
Tharoor has written to Air India's MD expressing deep concern.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, Air India Express
- What
- Expressing concern over service cuts
- When
- Late October - March (winter schedule)
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- To address concerns about reduced services
Concerns of Affected Community
Airline Perspective
Service Reductions
Concerns of Affected Community
Service cuts will cause severe hardship to migrant workers, students, tourists, and families.
Airline Perspective
The airline has not provided a public comment at this time.
- Event
- Air India Express service cuts
- Affected Airports
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur
- MP Concern
- Shashi Tharoor
- Airline
- Air India Express
- Parent Company
- Tata Group
- Proposed Schedule
- Late October - March (winter)
