Indian carriers accuse Emirates, flydubai of violating bilateral agreement

The two Dubai carriers are flying 10,000 more seats than allowed in agreement

Indian airlines have complained that Gulf airlines are flying more seats into the country than allowed under the bilateral treaty between the two countries. The aviation ministry has asked the regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to inspect the claim following which the ministry can take action. This comes amidst negotiations to increase seat entitlements of Dubai. Documents reviewed by Business Standard shows that Indian airlines have alleged Gulf airlines of flying 5,000 excess seats per week in each direction, which is a violation of the bilateral agreement.

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