Abrupt airline withdrawals disrupt lifeline routes to Andaman Islands

Abrupt airline withdrawals disrupt lifeline routes to Andaman Islands

Dr. Dinesh As the summer vacation approaches, a time when islanders traditionally reconnect with family, attend social obligations, or seek specialized medical care on the mainland, the skies over Srivijayapuram are growing quieter. A series of abrupt flight withdrawals by major carriers has constricted a vital lifeline, leaving residents of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands grappling with uncertainty, inconvenience, and rising costs. Until recently…