India weighs letting airport operators launch airlines to challenge domestic duopoly
Civil Aviation Ministry deliberations could let airport owners such as Adani Group and GMR Airports own carriers, loosening a 10% stake cap. The proposal targets IndiGo and Air India’s near-90% domestic capacity share, while raising competition concerns around slots and airport access.
India is considering allowing airport operators to own airlines, potentially enabling Adani Group and GMR Airports to launch carriers. The policy aims to counter IndiGo-Air India dominance but raises concerns over preferential airport slots and aircraft shortages.
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For Adani Group, the airline proposal follows the DOJ dropping its bribery case, easing a capital-planning cloud, and disputes over nicotine pouch sales at Mumbai airport duty-free.
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