IndiGo, Vistara eye Jet rights for London flights

NEW DELHI: Vistara and Indi-Go are vying for the flying rights of grounded Jet AirwaysNSE -1.41 % for the lucrative London route. Both airlines have informed the aviation ministry that they plan to launch flights to London next year.

Jet had the permission for 28 services from India to London of which 14 has already been awarded to Air India. The aviation ministry has initiated the process of distributing the rest of the long-haul international rights of Jet between Vistara and IndiGoNSE 0.69 %.

“While Vistara has informed us that it will be able to launch flights to London early next year, IndiGo says it will be able to launch flights by the middle of next year. They are seeking Jet Airways’ rights, which may be awarded with a condition that these can be taken back if Jet starts flying back again,” said a government source aware of the development, who did not want to be identified.