Saturday, February 21, 2009

India still in decision making mode to allow Overseas stake in Local carriers

Overseas airline code-sharing agreements with various Indian domestic carriers have made India to examine a plan for allowing the overseas airlines to buy a stake in local airlines. The plans will definitely going to benefit the airlines specially the airlines faced losses last year such as Jet Airways and Spice Jet. India currently will permit 49% stake in Indian carrier and no direct or indirect dealing will be allowed. The Minister stated, India will look into any attempt at cartelization. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is inquiring into cartelization allegations after some airlines made coordinated fare increases earlier this month.


The recession has definitely affected the airlines industry for that the Civil Aviation Minister has ruled out the establishment of a stabilization fund sought by Indian carriers. A stabilization fund of $2 billion for 3- 5 years, interest free loans has been asked by the Government.

No comments:

Post a Comment