IndiGo opposes any move allowing airport operators to own airlines
IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia warned that letting airport operators own airlines would create a “massive conflict of interest,” following reports that Adani Group has sought easier cross-holding rules while considering an aviation entry. Adani Group currently owns eight airports.
IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia opposed any relaxation allowing airport operators to own airlines, calling it a conflict of interest. The remarks follow Adani Group’s reported June proposal to ease cross-holding restrictions as it considers entering aviation.
Why this matters
The warning extends IndiGo’s recent focus on competition risks, following its airport-airline ownership reform concerns and CCI remedies offered after mass disruption.
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