The abolition of the “5/20 rule” by the Modi government has paved the way for better air connectivity and will encourage airline startups.
The abolition of the “5/20 rule” by the Modi government has paved the way for better air connectivity and will encourage airline startups. In Indian aviation history, this rule has focused only on protectionism, causing regulatory imbalances. The partial abolition, mandating a 20-aircraft fleet or 20 per cent of seat capacity, whichever is higher, as the minimum requirement for domestic carriers to be able to fly overseas, is a positive step, both for consumers and airlines.
Anam Khan
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