The route rationalisation programme planned between the two national carriers Air India (A-I) and Indian Airlines (IA) by the civil aviation ministry has been put on the backburner.

This is an outcome of a major difference between the two carriers, albeit behind the curtains, on the issue of common routes.

Sources close to the discussions said,

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First Published: Mar 12 2003 | 12:00 AM IST

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