Emirates wants India-Dubai seat cap doubled
India resists, citing unfair advantages
IndiGo backs the government’s stance as “balanced”
• Gulf: State-backed hubs, global reach
• India: Private airlines, limited infrastructure
• The fight: access vs autonomy
• Air India ordered 570 aircraft
• IndiGo has 560 on order
Indian carriers are going long-haul
• 34 global airports, but only Delhi ranks high
• Poor terminals, limited runways, weak logistics
• Just 6 Cat III B airports
• Only 22 make profits
• High fuel taxes remain a drag
Airport reforms will help India gain leverage —
and reshape its place in global aviation