Akasa Air backs airport-operator airline ownership proposal

Akasa Air has supported a proposal to let airport operators own airlines, while calling for safeguards against conflicts of interest. Adani Group, which operates eight airports, says it has no plans to enter aviation; IndiGo has opposed the move.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 18:05 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Akasa Air supports a proposed policy allowing airport operators to own airlines, while flagging safeguards for conflicts of interest. Adani, which operates eight Indian airports, has denied plans to enter aviation; IndiGo has opposed the proposal.

Why this matters

Akasa Air’s position follows its support for allowing Delhi and Mumbai airport operators to own airlines and comes after it cited 152 reported defects as evidence of its safety-reporting culture.

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