DOT UPDATES JUNE 22 INDIAN AIR CARRIER ORDER
August 6, 2020
On July 17, 2020, DOT issued a new order, available here, notifying the National Aviation Company of India Limited d/b/a Air India that it is rescinding restrictions that were previously placed on the airline. By Order 2020-6-13, served June 22, 2020, DOT notified Air India that it would be required, effective 30 days after the service date of that order, to obtain prior approval from DOT in the form of a statement of authorization before operating any Third- and/or Fourth-Freedom charter flights to or from the United States because the Government of India (GoI) had imposed restrictions that prevented U.S. air carriers from making full use of their charter rights in the U.S.-India market. Due to recent negotiations with the GoI, DOT has determined that the restrictions are no longer necessary.
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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