KTDC, Deccan Aviation ink MoU for helicopter service

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 4 (UNI) The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Deccan Aviation to launch helicopter service, to give the tourists double benefit of cutting down travel time, while enjoying a bird's eye-view of the unique beauty of the state.

The MoU was signed between KTDC Managing Director K G Mohanlal and Deccan Aviation Executive Director Col Jayanth Poovaiah here.

State Minister for Tourism Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, KTDC Chairman Cherian Philip were also present on the occasion.

A relase said here this service also offered advantages for corporate travellers, who wanted to mix leisure with business. A helicopter had been stationed at the Thiruvananthapuram airport, and it could accommodate up to five passengers.

The KTDC had already launched a package connecting Kovalam-Kumarakom-Thekkady-Munnar-Kochi-Thiruvananthapuram and was charged Rupee five lakh, which included helicopter charges, local transport and food and accommodation for five people.

The 'Bird's Eye view', another package for five people, covering beach, backwater and hill station would charge Rs 35,000, the release added.

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