MUMBAI: Budget carrier IndiGo is in the "process" of securing necessary "approvals" for entering China as part of its international route network expansion plans. The Gurugram-based airline had earlier this year said it was looking to enter markets like China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the CIS region among others. At this stage, the airline is in the process of securing the necessary approvals to enter China, it said, adding it is evaluating opportunities for expanding the international network. However, according to some social media reports, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has already given the approval to IndiGo for flying into two cities. IndiGo currently has a fleet of 225 planes comprising 207 Airbus A320s and A320 Neos, two A321 Neos and 16 regional jets comprising ATRs.

Source: Mint May 08, 2019 15:22 UTC