India Said to Plan Easing Rules Aiding Singapore Air, AirAsia
- India may scrap rule that mandates 5 yrs of local flights
- Older carriers have opposed proposal, citing unfair treatment
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India is planning to ease rules for domestic airlines to start international flights, a move that will benefit the local affiliates of Singapore Airlines Ltd. and AirAsia Bhd., three people familiar with the process said.
Under new rules, local carriers won’t have to wait for at least five years to qualify for an overseas permit, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public. The cabinet may consider the new policy as early as Wednesday although an official agenda isn’t ready yet and delays are usual, the people said.