NEW DELHI: In a late-night development on Monday, the US Department of Transportation has ordered that after 30 days, if Air India is to operate any Vande Bharat flights from and to the United States, it will require prior authorisation from the US authorities.
The DoT order, that India Today TV has in its possession, says the department has decided to take this action because the government of India has "impaired the operating rights of US carriers, and engaged in restrictive and discriminatory practices".
The US Department of Transportation alleges that this is in contravention of the US-India Air Transport Agreement.
The DoT order, that India Today TV has in its possession, says the department has decided to take this action because the government of India has "impaired the operating rights of US carriers, and engaged in restrictive and discriminatory practices".
The US Department of Transportation alleges that this is in contravention of the US-India Air Transport Agreement.
