The ongoing debate on whether bilateral rights between India and Gulf nations should be increased only when there is substantial point-to-point traffic is “silly,” as demand is so high that it can accommodate everyone, Etihad Aviation Group chief executive officer (CEO) Antonoaldo Neves told Business Standard. He added that each airline’s cost and pricing model serves a different customer segment.
His comments come a day after Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said that bilateral flying rights should be increased only if there is substantial point-to-point demand.
At the core of the debate are concerns from Indian airlines that

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