Until now, Air India, India's flag carrier airline, had the privilege of being the only airline that carries government employees on official tours. However, the civil aviation ministry is preparing a cabinet note, asking for permission to allow it to opt for the airline offering cheapest fare.
"The finance ministry, in one of the review meetings, has asked us to abolish this rule mandating Air India for official flights," a senior aviation ministry official told ET on the condition of anonymity. "We are preparing a Cabinet note, which should reach the Cabinet for approval in 15 days," he added.
"The finance ministry, in one of the review meetings, has asked us to abolish this rule mandating Air India for official flights," a senior aviation ministry official told ET on the condition of anonymity. "We are preparing a Cabinet note, which should reach the Cabinet for approval in 15 days," he added.