Akasa backs proposal to let airport operators launch airlines
Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube has backed a government proposal that could allow airport operators such as Adani and GMR to run airlines, subject to Law Ministry clearance and Union Cabinet approval. IndiGo has flagged potential conflicts around slot allocation.
Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube backed a proposal to let airport operators run airlines. If approved, it could open aviation entry for Adani and GMR, while IndiGo warns of slot-allocation conflicts of interest.
Why this matters
The stance follows Akasa Air's prior support for airport-operator airline ownership and its disclosure that 152 reported defects reflect its safety-reporting culture.
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