Flying abroad: Why airlines think take-off isn’t easy

Under the new system, newcomers must first earn a certain number of credit points, or domestic flying credits (DFCs), before they can go abroad.

By ET Bureau | Updated: Mar 23, 2015, 12.41 PM IST

The civil aviation ministry has proposed a new set of guidelines for allowing domestic airlines to go fly abroad, replacing the existing rule under which applicants must first operate locally for five years and have a fleet of 20 planes. Under the new system, newcomers must first earn a certain number of credit points, or domestic flying credits (DFCs), before they can go abroad. These DFCs accrue on the basis of distance flown, capacity and load factors.

Flying to underserved sectors or by using smaller planes fetch bonus points. Airlines can also trade credit points. However, the new players are not pleased. ET explains
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Delhi airport ranked best, Mumbai's in top 5: Survey

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Text: PTI

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