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VASCO: Qatar Airways early on Tuesday diverted its flight from Mopa International Airport to Dabolim Airport due to bad weather.
The flight, carrying 131 passengers, landed safely at Dabolim Airport at 2.21 am on Tuesday, according to sources at the Dabolim airport. The decision to divert the flight was taken due to adverse weather conditions at Mopa Airport.
This incident took stakeholders by surprise, especially the taxi operators at Dabolim Airport. However, the Dabolim airport authorities efficiently handled the unplanned landing, thanks to the airport’s 24/7 yellow and black taxi services, ensuring that passengers reached their destinations without inconvenience.
The unexpected diversion has once again drawn attention to the ongoing debate about the future of Goa’s two airports and the importance of reliable infrastructure in ensuring passenger safety and convenience.
Qatar Airways had shifted its operations from Dabolim Airport to Mopa Airport in June this year. The Mopa Greenfield International Airport was commissioned in December 2022.
first direct Aeroflot Flight ARRIVES today
PANJIM: Goa’s first direct Aeroflot flight will arrive at Mopa International Airport on Wednesday, October 2.
There will be two flights arriving on October 2 from Russia, with five flights scheduled weekly until October. After that, there will be six flights, including one flight from Moscow and one from Ekaterinburg.
Concord Exotic Voyages (I) Pvt Ltd, based in Patto, Panjim, a four-decade-old establishment and one of the leading agencies, will handle all Russian charter tourists coming to Goa.
From October 26, a Kazakhstan charter flight will begin operations, and from October 27, Uzbekistan Airlines will also start flying directly to Goa.
The Goa government is actively trying to tap into new markets and continues to promote destination Goa to attract more foreign tourists to the State.