The government clarified no policy prohibits airport operators from owning airlines, while the Airports Authority of India reviews a waiver request on contractual restrictions.
The clarification comes as the AAI has received a waiver request
Aug 10, 2026
03:24 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government has clarified that there is no policy preventing major airport operators from holding significant equity in or running scheduled airlines.
The clarification comes as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received a waiver request that could allow an airport operator to enter the airline business.
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