Flight operations at Thiruvananthapuram airport to be halted for five hours on October 30

Economic Times
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Flight operations at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will be suspended for five hours on October 30 to accommodate the 'Alpassi Arattu' procession. This matters as it reflects the integration of cultural traditions with modern infrastructure.
Flight operations at Thiruvananthapuram airport to be halted for five hours on October 30
Why it matters
On October 30, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will halt all flight operations from 4:45 PM to 9:00 PM to facilitate the 'Alpassi Arattu' procession of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. This event is part of a centuries-old tradition where the procession crosses the airport runway. The airport has been suspending operations twice a year for this purpose, adhering to a stipulation made by Travancore King Sree Chithira Thirunal when the airport was established. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updated schedules. The ritual underscores the airport's historical ties to local culture, continuing even under the management of the Adani Group.
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