Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

DGCA drops clause that gave the airline an edge over other private ones in the amended rules issued on April 19

Air India will no longer enjoy a priority in allocation of international traffic rights. This follows its takeover by Tata Sons in January.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has dropped a clause which gave Air India an advantage over other private airlines in the amended rules issued on April 19.

The rules deal with eligibility criteria of airlines for application of traffic rights, procedure for allocation, utilisation and penalties for nonuse.

The earlier rule said that “due consideration shall be given to operational plans submitted by Air India before allocation of the traffic rights to other eligible applicants.”

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