Jet Airways’ international traffic rights fly to other carriers; govt to review after 3 months

Naresh Goyal-founded Jet Airways has now lost its international traffic rights to other domestic carriers as the beleaguered airline awaits its fate from NCLT today, CNBC TV18 reported. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has allotted the Jet Airways rights for international air traffic to Indian carriers on a temporary basis, the report said citing unidentified sources. The Ministry will review the situation after three months. The grounded airline also awaits the verdict from the National Company Law Tribunal on State Bank of India’s application requesting insolvency proceedings against Jet Airways.

Before its grounding, Jet Airways operated daily flights to countries in Europe, South East Asia and West Asia. Jet Airways had voiced their concerns before stating that not only domestic carriers but foreign airlines will also jump on the opportunity to make the best of the void. However, the same remained a concern for Jet Airways employees as there was no clarity as to what happens had Jet Airways revived.