Adani Group takes over operation, management and development of Thiruvananthapuram airport
Thiruvananthapuram:
The Adani Group has taken over the operations, management and development of the International Airport at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, saying it is now the Gate of Good.
Announcing the formal acquisition of the airport, the business giant said in a tweet that it is a privilege to serve and welcome passengers to God’s own country.
“Combining life with memorable travel experiences, we are happy to share that #Thiruvananthapuram airport is now a #GatewayToGoodness. We are proud to be in God’s own country filled with lush greenery, beautiful beaches and exquisite cuisine. privileged to serve and welcome passengers”, the group said in a tweet, both in English and Malayalam, after midnight on Thursday.
Connecting life with cherished travel experiences, we are happy to share #ThiruvananthapuramAirport now there is one #gateway to goodness. We are privileged to serve and welcome travelers to God’s Own Country filled with lush greenery, beautiful beaches and exquisite cuisine. https://t.co/4Hd1v3o538
— Adani Group (@AdaniOnline) 13 October 2021
The group took over the operation of the airport despite opposition from both the ruling LDF and the opposition UDF.
Last year, the Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing the privatization of the airport.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had criticized the acquisition of the airport by the Adani Group, saying it was not for the development of the facility but to protect the interests of the monopolist.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the first of the four airports in the state. Established in 1932, the airport was owned and operated by the Airports Authority of India.
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