India is hesitant to grant more access to foreign carriers to promote the growth of domestic airlines. The big three Middle East carriers fly many Indians to global destinations via their hubs.

As Riyadh Air prepares for its first passenger flight, the airline is securing global partnerships – with India firmly in its sights. Riyadh Air, backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund ...

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