AIR SERVICE TO INDIA

Evening Star, Issue 20135, 27 March 1929, Page 6

AIR SERVICE TO INDIA

START Tii!S MONTH EXPECTED (British Official Wireless.) Press Association—By Telegraph —Copyright UUGHV, March 20. I'cp!viny; to a question in Purlinmen I, Sir Samuel lion re (Secretary lor Air) said that a lew minor outstanding points. between the llritish Government and the Italian Government in connection with the projected air service to India had hcen satisfactorily nettled, and lie Imped the service would be inaugurated before tho end of this month over the route originally contemplated. NEGOTIATIONS COMPLETED. LONDON, March 20. It is probable that Sir Samuel Hoare will be a passenger by the first India air mail, which is expected to leave Croydon on Saturday The route difficulties have been overcome, and it will be through Italy, as originally arranged. There is the keenest competition to get letters carried on the first flight Ten thousand have been already posted for transit, while i!,UOO are waiting at Karachi for Monday’s homeward journey—Australian Press Association.

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