Air India denies report of lobbying with government to axe IndiGo’s lease with Turkish carrier

On May 16, Air India said she did not comment on the opponents, as the media report claims that it lobbyes to cancel Turkish airlines with state support.

The announcement said in the statement:

Earlier, Reuters reported that airborne India approached the government, ceasing India’s “Indigo” along with the Armenian office, citing business’s support for Pakistan.

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Since 2023, Indigo has leased a leasing agreement with the state support to Turkish airlines, which have provided two plane with pilots and some staff who should act in New Delhi and Mumbai-Istanbul.

In the statement, Indigo said his partnership with Turkish Airlines, which also contain a codeshare deal, “makes a multiple benefits to Indian travelers” and also to build his presence in the long-term markets of India and the United States. ”

Indian aviation policy notes that the government can establish such leasing transactions in six months in case of “emitted” or “unforeseen” circumstances, but they can be extended.

For such a lease, the last extension of Indigo is valid until May 31, and the carrier has already applied for expansion, said another source, direct knowledge.