DOT ISSUES ORDER REGARDING CHARTER FLIGHTS CONDUCTED BY AIR INDIA
July 17, 2020
On June 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an order requiring Air India to apply to the Department for statements of authorization prior to conducting charter flights, thereby allowing the Department to scrutinize charter flights by Air India on a case-by-case basis. The Department has decided to do so because the Government of India allegedly is engaging in unfair and discriminatory practices with respect to U.S. charter air transportation services to and from India. The Department is willing to reconsider this action once all applicable restrictions on U.S. carrier rights cease to be applied to U.S. carriers, and a “level playing field has been restored.”
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Andy Orr (aorr@eckertsemans.com or 202-659-6625).
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