The Ministry of Aviation would soon modify guidelines for acquisition of aircrafts so that Indian carriers are encouraged to acquire smaller aircrafts much needed for providing connectivity to smaller cities.

Addressing the 28th annual convocation of Indian Association of Tour Operators in Mumbai today Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ajit Singh said that the lack of air-connectivity to remote and interior areas of the country having immense tourism potential is a matter of concern.

The new policy instrument in the form of Route Dispersal Guidelines is under active consideration of the Ministry which would mainly focus on the availability of air-connectivity to these interior areas and making the air travel affordable.