Archive · 22 Jul 2026

India considers easing airline ownership rules

India considers easing airline ownership rules

The Indian government is thinking about a new rule that would let companies that run airports also own and operate airlines.

Right now, companies like Adani Group and GMR Airports, which manage major airports, can only own a small part of an airline.

The idea is to make the airline industry more competitive because two big airlines, IndiGo and Air India, control most of the market.

However, some people worry that airport operators might give their own airlines better treatment, like better flight times.

India is also planning to build many more airports and expects a lot more passengers in the future.

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