India’s two state-run carriers to merge
From the Associated Press
India’s two state-run carriers will merge to create a larger airline capable of competing in an aviation market that is becoming more open to private and foreign players, the aviation minister said.
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said a ministerial panel had approved the merger between Air India and Indian Airlines. Air India operates on international routes, and Indian Airlines mostly focuses on travel within India and to some neighboring countries.
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