As Indian airlines aim to capture a larger share of international travel, IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, has strongly opposed Emirates' persistent requests for increased flying rights to Dubai. Elbers emphasized the need for mutual agreement in bilateral agreements, highlighting the importance of utilizing existing traffic rights before considering new ones, a stance contrasting with Emirates' call for more capacity.
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