AI, SpiceJet Line Up to Take Jet’s Slots, Lease Its Planes
The grounding of Jet Airways has come as a boon for other airlines. The suspension of its flights has not only freed up slots at the completely choked Mumbai and Delhi airports, but also opened up an opportunity for rival airlines to take Jet’s idle aircraft on lease.
The government will now allot 280 slots at Mumbai and 160 at Delhi as well as those at other airports to Indian carriers for three months. Airlines that are able to induct more planes quickly and tide over the sudden shortage just ahead of peak summer travel season—and help bring down spiralling fares — will get more slots.
(Source: The Times of India)