IndiGo warns against airport-airline cross-ownership as India weighs rule changes
IndiGo co-founder Rahul Bhatia says allowing airport operators to run airlines would create conflicts and hurt consumers. The government is reportedly discussing easier cross-ownership rules after an Adani request, potentially reshaping competition across India’s aviation market.
IndiGo’s Rahul Bhatia warned that allowing airport operators to own airlines could create conflicts of interest and hurt consumers. The government is discussing eased cross-ownership rules after Adani’s request, potentially enabling its airline entry and reciprocal airline investment in airports.
Why this matters
The warning follows IndiGo’s reported ₹238 crore Q1 loss, attributed in recent signals to fuel costs, West Asia disruptions and rupee weakness, adding a competition-policy risk to its operating pressures.
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