As govt keeps domestic carriers grounded, foreign airlines hog seats, profits

The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) tabled in Parliament last month assailed the government for giving away foreign flying rights to carriers other than Air India, and recommended freezing or rolling them back to provide “a more than level playing field” to the national carrier. The fact however, is that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has steadfastly refused to negotiate any new or additional flying rights with other countries in the last three years.

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