India-Swiss air service pact to be amended, Cabinet nod to signing protocol
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved signing of the protocol to amend the air services agreement between India and Switzerland, which will allow more number of airlines to start flight operations between the two countries.
“It will provide enabling environment for enhanced and seamless connectivity while providing commercial opportunities to the carriers of both the sides ensuring greater safety and security,” said a government press release.
The release added that under the amendments, multiple airlines would be allowed to conduct operations between the two countries. Till date, only two airlines were permitted.
As per the amendments, the “designated airlines” would be free to decide reasonable tariff without resorting to anti-competitive and predatory behaviour, the release said.
