Akasa backs proposal to let airport operators own airlines
Akasa Air supports a proposed policy shift that could allow airport operators such as Adani Group and GMR Airports to launch or own airlines, potentially widening consumer choice in a domestic market dominated by IndiGo and Air India.
What happened
Akasa Air supports a proposed policy allowing Indian airport operators to own airlines. The change could enable Adani Group and GMR Airports to launch carriers,
Key facts
- Airport operators at Delhi and Mumbai airports currently cannot hold more than a 10% stake in an airline
- IndiGo and Air India account for nearly 90% of domestic capacity
- Adani operates Mumbai airport and seven other airports
- GMR manages Delhi airport and four other facilities
- Akasa Air has a fleet of 40 Boeing 737 aircraft
- Akasa Air will complete four years of operations
Why this matters
A policy shift would create new partnership, investment and airline-acquisition pathways for airport groups seeking to build integrated travel ecosystems.