Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Encouraging growth must translate into tangible action. @MoCA_GoI, @aaistvairport & airlines, use this demand momentum to restore underserved routes, add frequencies and expand international connections. Surat’s passengers deserve more choices, not more waiting.
@RamMNK
#FlySTV
Sept-26 brought an encouraging MoM recovery at @aaistvairport
🇮🇳 Domestic pax: 1,19,125 ⏫ 12.6% from Aug-26
🌍 Int'l passengers: 8,152, ⏫ 16.1% from Aug-26
This is an opportunity to rebuild & expand connectivity. Surat's pax deserve more convenient travel choices.
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
A welcome return, but let's make this growth sustainable!
@AirIndiaX, consistent operations and daily frequencies will strengthen Int'l Ops at @aaistvairport
@MoCA_GoI & @RamMNK, continued support for more international routes is equally important.
@airindia
#FlySTV
Welcome back, @AirIndiaX flight from @aaistvairport to @sharjahairport
The service resumed from 25/10/26, 3/weekly with daily flights listed from 1/12/26 through Jan-27. A valuable boost to Surat’s Int'l choices—here’s to reliable operations and sustained growth.
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Replying to @AkasaAir
@AkasaAir, could you assess @aaistvairport for domestic route such as Lucknow & Varanasi, alongside stronger frequencies where demand supports them?
#Surat deserves a fair chance in route planning. @RamMNK @MoCA_GoI
#FlySTV
Replying to @aaistvairport
@aaistvairport handled 18.1 lakh passengers in CY2025, up 9.9%, while international traffic grew 42.8%. @RamMNK @MoCA_GoI, can MoCA work with airlines to turn this momentum into more domestic frequencies and new international links for Surat International Airport?
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Replying to @CMOGuj
@CMOGuj @sanghaviharsh, can Gujarat bring @AAI_Official, @MoCA_GoI and airlines together for a time-bound route-development plan for @aaistvairport —adding underserved domestic links and assessing international routes?
Surat’s business hub needs stronger air connectivity.
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
STV handled 18.15 lakh passengers in FY2025–26, up 5.2%. Yet Surat still needs more direct choices.
@RamMNK @MoCA_GoI, can route planning give @aaistvairport a fair, demand-led chance for more domestic frequencies and new international links?
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
~80% international seat occupancy at @aaistvairport in CY2025 signals real demand. @RamMNK @MoCA_GoI, please work with airlines to assess added capacity and routes to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bangkok, Hong Kong & Singapore. Turn demand into connectivity. Surat is ready.
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
From the Diamond City to the skies!
💎✈️ Surat is ready for take-off, @AkasaAir!
With 18 lakh passengers in CY2025 and international traffic soaring 42.8%, it's time to connect @aaistvairport to your growing network. When will #Surat be your next destination? 🙌
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Replying to @RamMNK
@RamMNK
Surat is vibrant, cosmopolitan & globally connected city with large migrant population.
Biz, VFR, tourism and int'l connections generate aviation demand.
STV needs more & newer domestic destinations and a wider international network.
@MoCA_GoI
@PMOIndia
#FlySTV
Replying to @RamMNK
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Replying to @CMOGuj
@CMOGuj @sanghaviharsh, @aaistvairport has just 22 daily flight movements today vs 82 @ IDR,70 @ VNS,56 @ NAG. Surat cannot afford further delay. Will GoG urgently escalate this disparity with MoCA & airlines and drive a concrete expansion plan for STV?
@RamMNK @MoCA_GoI #FlySTV
✈️ @aaistvairport Winter Schedule:
Daily Dubai flights, Sharjah’s return 3x weekly & domestic links to key Indian cities! 🌍 Surat’s diamond, textile & industrial economy deserves more destinations, higher frequencies and stronger global connectivity. Which city next?
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
As a Surti, it’s embarrassing to see a city of 90 lakh people operating just 22 daily flight movements vs 82 at IDR, 70 at VNS & 56 at NAG.
@CMOGuj @sanghaviharsh, can GoG urgently work with @MoCA_GoI & airlines on a concrete expansion plan for @aaistvairport ?
@RamMNK
#FlySTV
Replying to @CMOGuj
@CMOGuj @sanghaviharsh, @aaistvairport has just 22 daily flight movements today vs 82 @ IDR,70 @ VNS,56 @ NAG. Surat cannot afford further delay. Will GoG urgently escalate this disparity with MoCA & airlines and drive a concrete expansion plan for STV?
@RamMNK @MoCA_GoI #FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Surat is Gujarat’s second-largest city and a major business hub. @CMOGuj @InfoGujarat, what concrete steps will the state take to support @aaistvairport — airline outreach, route-development coordination and balanced aviation investment?
@sanghaviharsh
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Replying to @RamMNK
@RamMNK
Surat’s diamond & textile economy serves global markets.
Airlines: @airindia @AirIndiaX @IndiGo6E @AkasaAir @OfficialStarAir it's time to assess more direct domestic links and stronger international connectivity from @aaistvairport
@MoCA_GoI
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Replying to @aaistvairport
@aaistvairport handled 18.14 lakh passengers in FY 2025–26, up from 17.24 lakh in FY 2024–25—even as daily movements fell from pre-COVID numbes. Demand is rising; restore routes, add frequencies and expand international links.
@RamMNK @MoCA_GoI
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Replying to @AkasaAir
@AkasaAir, as your fleet grows with aircraft #44 inducted and #45 expected shortly, could Surat (@aaistvairport ) be on your expansion radar? Surat deserves more domestic connectivity. Consider launching routes from STV and tap its vast regional catchment.
#FlySTV
Satyesh Vaniawala retweeted
Replying to @RamMNK
@RamMNK Surat’s international links shouldn’t depend solely on whether Indian carriers deploy aircraft from @aaistvairport. @MoCA_GoI must assess STV’s inclusion in relevant BASAs/Points of Call, enabling eligible foreign airlines to serve where bilateral rights permit.
#FlySTV









