Air India on May 16 said that he does not comment on competitors because a media report said he had put pressure on the government to cancel the indigo lease with Turkish airlines supported by the state.
In a press release, the airlines said: “Air India denies the false raw declaration and playful reports on the business model of a competitor in certain media. As a responsible business, we do not how to competitors. ”
Earlier, Reuters said that Air India had approached the government to interrupt the indigo rival rental link with Turkish Airlines, citing the commercial impact as well as the security problems triggered by Istanbul support in Pakistan.
In the middle of the anger of the growing public in India against the position of Turkey on Pakistan in the India-Pakistan conflict, the Indians canceled the holidays. The government on May 16 revoked the security authorization of the Turkish soil management service company, Celebi, citing national security.
Since 2023, Indigo has had a rental arrangement with Turkish Airlines supported by the State, which has provided two planes with pilots and a crew in Indigo to operate on the roads of New Delhi- and Mumbai-to-istanbul.
In a statement, Indigo said that its partnership with Turkish Airlines, which also includes a codes agreement, “offers multiple advantages to Indian travelers”, stimulates aviation growth and jobs, as well as “indigo to strengthen its presence on long-haul markets in Europe and the United States”.
Indian aviation policies say that the government may approve these rental transactions for six months in the event of “emerging” or “unforeseen” circumstances, but they can be extended.
The last extension for Indigo for these leases is valid until May 31, and the carrier has already requested an extension, said another source with direct knowledge.
