What is Open sky policy?
Open skies is an international policy that calls for the liberalization of the rules and regulations of the international aviation industry in order to create a free-market environment. Its primary objectives are:
- to liberalize the rules for international aviation markets and minimize government intervention as it applies to passenger, all-cargo, and combination air transportation as well as scheduled and charter services; and
- to adjust the regime under which military and other state-based flights may be permitted.
What is India’s stand on this policy?
- India is not in favour of this policy as it will hamper domestic aviation players growth
- Currently, India has open sky agreements with US without restriction.
- And India has near open skies for the U.K. (restriction on flights to and from Mumbai and Delhi Airports).