Air India denies a report on pressure with the government to rent AX Indigo with the Turkish transport company

Air India said on May 16 that it does not comment on competitors, as a media report claimed that it pressed the government to cancel the indigo lease contract with the Turkish -backed Turkish airlines.

In a statement, airlines said, “Air India denies the grave distortion and harmful reports on the opponent’s business model in some media. As a responsible company, we do not comment on competitors.”

Earlier, Reuters reported that Air India has dealt with the government to stop linking the Indigo competition with Turkish Airlines, noting the impact of work as well as security concerns that ignited Istanbul’s support to Pakistan.

Amid increasing general anger in India against Türkiye’s position on Pakistan in the Indian Pakistani conflict, the Indians were canceling the holidays. On May 16, the government canceled the security permit to the Turkish handling company, Celebi, referring to national security.

Since 2023, Indigo has had a rental arrangement with state -backed Turkish airlines, which have provided two planes with pilots and some crew to the Nile to work on New Delhi and Mumbai roads to Icepool.

In a statement, Indigo said that its partnership with Turkish Airlines, which also includes the Codeshare deal, “provides multiple benefits for Indian travelers”, enhances aviation growth and functions, as well as “enabled the Nile to build its presence in the long distance markets in Europe and the United States of America.”

Indian aviation policies say that the government can agree to these deals for a period of six months in cases of “emerging” or “unexpected”, but can be extended.

Another source said with direct knowledge with direct knowledge, that the last extension of the Indigo for such rent is valid until May 31, and the carrier has already applied for an extension.