India and the United Kingdom (UK) are expected to reach a new agreement that will allow airlines to operate more flights between Delhi, Mumbai, and London Heathrow airport. According to sources quoted in an ET report, this agreement will increase the number of flights between these Indian cities and London from 56 to 70 per week. These routes are particularly lucrative for airlines due to the large Indian diaspora in London and the UK’s popularity as a tourist and business destination for Indians.
The air service agreement between India and the UK has a different structure, with flight quotas based on destinations. Under an open sky agreement signed in 2017, there are no limits on flights between Indian cities except Bengaluru and Hyderabad, where the capacity is limited to 14 flights per week.
